Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Funeral Service For Margaret Lilyanna Lockhart, 70
a resident of Sea Breeze Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Duncan Town, Ragged Island, Bahamas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, East Atlantic Drive and Pioneer’s Way, Freeport. Officiating will be Father Kirkland Russell assisted by The Rev’d Fr. Colin Saunders. Interment will follow at Le Pavillion Interment & Mausoleum, 6A Fairfield, East Settlers Way, Freeport, Grand Bahama. She was pre-deceased by her parents: Cecil & Enid Lockhart; sisters: Mary Elizabeth & Myra Cherine Lockhart; brother: Derek & Carlton Lockhart Sr.; sons: Kostantinos and Markito Vardaoulis). Left to cherish her precious memories are her life long partner: Minas Vardaoulis Sr.; children: Nikolaos (Shaunté), Irene, Maria (Aaron), Minas Jr. (Denecia), Kalliope, Arion ‘Manny’ (Jalisa), Amsalework and Georgos Vardaoulis; grandchildren: Gabrielle (Dillon) Reio and Kristin (Nick) Cabral, Ayanna Vardaoulis, Errol (Saaliyah) Comarcho Sr., Amelia, Minas and Kostandina Vardaoulis, Dae-Amour Lightbourn; great grandchildren: Kaia Reio and Errol Comarcho Jr.; sisters: Maxine (Daniel) Wallace, Melanie Cartwright, Miriam Lockhart and Carol Neely; brother: Carlton Lockhart; aunts: Sheila Curling and Katie Lockhart; uncles: Anthony and Perry Lockhart; nieces: Bernadette Lockhart, Ava Munnings, Monet (Devayne) Roberts, Estelle Wallace, Kiara Diggiss, Troya Rolle, Calista Stolkes,
Kirktina, Tamara, Dereka, Tempra and Kassida Lockhart, Kandaisy Roker, Kieshan, Janae, Julianne Wallace and Kentheria Reid; nephews: Kennedy Lockhart, Tristan Zubizaretta, Julian and Kervin Wallace, Cecil III and Cepal Cartwright, Kieran Diggiss, Anntone and Ashton Brooks, Carl & Derek Lockhart Jr., Kent III and Kenny Reid, Diamond Major, Brandon Wallace; cousins: Prieta (Ronald), Mizpah, Anatol (Casse), Cleo, Cyd, Sophie, Diantha (Johnny), Elsie, Gertrude, Ronet (Donald), Elvetha, Kathleen, Florence, Martha, Vernita, Edith, Cynthia, Mavis, Linda (Aulrick), Tamara, Melberth, Ena, Amanda, Sheryl, Avilda, Maketa, Latoya, Terecita, Padrey (Keith), Rochelle, Diana (Alex), Glennise, Geisha, Sandra (Boycel), Arineta (Joel), Marilyn, Laurette, Louis Jr. (Laverne), Clinton (Genene), Clover (Katie), Nehemiah, Melvin, Ernest, Mike, Horace, Levitte, Laron, Henry, Martin, Elliot, Carl, Lealand, William, Charles, Glen, Dorothy, Gloria, Heloise, Miriam & Rolene Bridgewater, Stephanie (Donovan) Cox; Godchildren: Jason Burnside and Dien Hinsey; other relatives and friends: The Entire Management & Staff of Grand Bahama Foods & Bahamas Poultry Ltd., Keir Miller, Pedro, Irene and Maria Vardaoulis and Family (Canada), Emmanuel (Nomiki Neskes), Kalliope and Popi Vardaoulis and Family, Lagloria Vardaoulis, Rosa & Mariteri Prieto of Boca Raton, Florida, USA, Sir Cornelius A. Smith & Family, Michael Ewards & Family, St. Anne Pierrilus & Family, Nick Vikatos & Family, the management & staff of Zorbas, Nurse Sinead Lewis & Family, the entire management & staff of The Medical Pavilion, Ernie Wallace & Family, Sean Bastian & Family, Kimuel Knowles & Family, Keith Brice & Family, Mele Jean & Family, Christina Pratt & Family, Donna Christie & family, Tish Sherman & Family, Manolis Vardaoulis & Family, Kalliope Vardaoulis & Family, Theophilus Pazakos & Family, Giannoula Koulianou & Family, Dr. David Drew & Nurse Eileen Georgi of Holy Cross Health, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, Dr. Winston Forbes & Family, Jeremiah Stuart & Family, Mike & Brenda of Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, The families of The Lockhart, Vardaoulis, Wilson, Munroe, Maycock, Moxey, Curling, Wallace, Armbrister, Hepburn, Pintard, Joffre, Nesbitt and Bridgewater, the entire community of Duncan Town, Ragged Island, Grand Bahama Foods and Bahamas Poultry Management & Staff, Christ The King Anglican Church (Grand Bahama), St. Augustine’s College Class of 1973, Scotia Bank (Grand Bahama), Royal Bank (Grand Bahama), Joan Duncombe & the management & staff of First Caribbean Bank (Grand Bahama), and a host of other relatives and friends, too numerous to mention. The Family apologizes for any names that were inadvertently omitted. There will be NO PUBLIC VIEWING. Relatives and friends may sign The Book of Condolences at the church on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until service time.
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In Loving
1year Anniversary Memory
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In Loving
Memory Of
William Thompson Sr “Wellie” August 19, 1951-October 15, 2025 1stAnniversary
October 15th 2025, you said Farwell to your family, friends and loved ones. There isn’t a day that goes by we don’t miss you. We’ll keep your memories alive. Cherrilyn Mckenzie Strachan
Cherrilyn Mckenzie
STRACHAN
From your Son & Daughter; Roger Jr. & Rodia.
It feels like yesterday since you slipped away and left us with just memories. Your memories stayed within our hearts, but we cherish them all alone. We miss you dearly, but your in a better place now. We know your at peace. Everything you taught us we used it in our daily lives. We are carrying on the legacy you left with us. We love you and miss you. Daughter: Sonia; grand-daughters: Kadesha, Kayana, Jermeah; Siblings family and friends
Continue To Rest
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In Loving Memory of
Vandolyn Pyfrom Oldham March 19th, 1944 – August 5th, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Vandolyn Pyfrom Oldham, of Rock Sound, Eleuthera, beloved mother, and grandmother, who departed this life on August 5th, 2026, at the age of 82 years.
In Loving Memory Of
KELSON SAMUEL COX October 14 1928- December 29, 2023
Always in our hearts, from his loving wife: Dorcas; Children, Grand- Children & extended families.
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Funeral Service For Terrance Dexter Davis, Sr., 63 a resident of Redemption Way, Hanna Road (west), New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday, September 20th, 2026. Funeral service will be held at Maranatha Seventh Day Adventist Church, Prince Charles Drive, New Providence on Sunday, October 18th, 2026 at 11:00a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Dr. Henry Moncur assisted by Pastor Kareem Black, and Elder Warren Farquharson. Cremation will follow. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Marichel Davis; children: Terrance Davis, Jr., Marikel Delice Davis, and Trevan Davis (Drecka); grandchildren: Tahj Davis, Tmir Collie, Tai Davis, Tmori Collie, & Takara Davis; sisters: Katrena Mitchell, Lesma Rolle, Charmaine Deleveaux, Melanie & Ramona Davis; brothers: Wayne Mitchell, Ray, Chema Davis, Terran Davis, & Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis; nieces: Alexis (Gysai), Renae, Gia, Princess, Rashae, Treasure, Rica, Daria, Dominique, & Trushell; nephews: Andrew Jr., Mark, Marieko, Glenn, Matthew, Truman, Wayne Jr, Dominic and Damari; mother-in-law: Wendy Davis; sisters-in-law: Gill, Julia, Youwonka, Rhonda, Selina, Cednia, Latonia and Yvette; brothersin-law: Andrew Sr, Saronte, Luie, Darren, & Benton; numerous family and friends including: Ruthdell Davis & Family , Linda Moss & Family, Anne Moss & Family, Glenn Smith and Family, Erica Brown & Family, Matthew Moss & Family, Moss Family (Candin, Cameron, Clarissa, Clarenique & Cohen Moss) Anne Ferguson, Tonya Gibbs, Gloria Sweeting & Family, Louis & Robyn Rolle, Madlin Oliver, Denise George & Family, Paulette Davis, Royal Towers Taxi Stand Family, Joyanne Pinder, Janet Arnette, Judy Forbes, Marina Lightfoot-Laing, Lavern Lightfoot-Pople, Dr. Elouise Busby of Chattanooga Tennessee, Dale Rahming, Karen Russell, Kayla Allen, Patricia Simms-Ferguson, Theresa AdderleySmith, Margaret Nwankwo, Joan Armbrister, Richard, Nicholas and Cranston Simms, Gregory Butterfield, Michael and David Rahming, Charles Walkine, Rodney Minnis, Patrice Hepburn, Adrian Griffin & Family and host of other family and friends. Friends may pay their last respects at East Sunrise Mortuary #183 Baillou Hill Road & Cordeaux Avenue, New Providence from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and again at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Sunday.
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Death Notice For Mr. Charles Jeremiah Minns, 80
a resident of Jacaranda Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Harts, Exuma, Bahamas who passed away at The Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, October 10th, 2026. He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years : Erma Minns; two sons: Ricardo and Deran Minns, two daughters: Nicquel and Shayongh Minns, nine grandchildren: Joshua Garnett Jr, Myrie Rickazi, Rickera, Ricardo Jr, Latario, Lathone, Ashley Minns and Nicole Minns(McClean) Cartwright; three great-grand-children: Hailey Minns, Denico Roberts, and Faith Hall - Cartwright; daugtherin-law: Jacquelyn and Michelle Minns; two sisters: Margaret and Mildred; adopted son: Francis Newbold; adopted daugther: Kendra Newbold, numerous nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends too numerous too mention at this time. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and Fuenral announcements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For
Funeral Service For
Violet Louise Olssen, 81
Andrew Lambert Knowles, 72
a resident of Eleuthera Drive, Yamacraw, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Sunday, October 18th, 2026, 1:00 p.m. at The Chapel of Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets, New Providence, Bahamas. Cremation was held prior to service. Left to cherish her memories are her children: Rhonda Krutol, Allan Wells Sr. and Michael Wells Sr.; grandchildren: Robert Jesus Smith, Matthew Cquan Gilford, Chanel Woods Wade, Jacqueline Bielevicz, Amanda Wells, Michael Wells Jr., Alencia, Alicia, Allan Wells Jr., Andrew Wells and April Wells; siblings: Maitland Knowles, Rosey Ventures and Kathy Fox; nieces and nephews: Deborah Fox, Mary (Joey) Acosta, Stephanie Cartwright, Gregory Knowles, Luke Knowles, Gino Fox, Marco and Patricia Fox, Daniel (Jr.) Knowles, Trevor Fox, Michael, Tito and Clay Ventures, Amelia Burrows, Alicia Burrows, Mercedes Fox, Marco Fox Jr., Monica, Manson, Shorlet Johnson, Emil Johnson Knowles, Tyrone Knowles, Michael, and Billy Knowles; sisterin-law: Evelyn Knowles; extended family and friends: Rosie Ellam, Keith and Mary Davis, Mr. Kemp and Family, Elvis Cartwright, Mr. and Mrs. Donna Brown, Rosie Fox, Chole Wells, Cynthia Mavros and Collins Fox (Woose) and a host of other relatives and friend. There Will Be No Viewing. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Butlers’ Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ernest and York Streets, New Providence, Bahamas.
a resident of Windsor Road Nassau, Bahamas will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, 10:00am at Centerville Seventh-Day Adventist Church, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Pastor Colin Thorne and Elder Carlyn Deveaux. Left to cherish his memories are his daughter: Deyar Knowles; sisters: Iris Amoury (Bruce) Lucille Bonimy and Barbara Knowles; sister inlaw: Wynette Knowles; brothers: Paul, Joel, Brian (Charon) and Thomas Knowles; grandsons: Caelab and David Yehuwdah; uncle: Thomas (Ethlyn) Cartwright and family; nieces: Dawn Trotman, Amelia Lunn and Abigail Knowles; nephews: Peter Amoury, Ryan Bonimy, Justin, Julien, Ezekiel and Ethan Knowles; grand nieces and nephews: Paloma Bonimy, Dallas Lunn and Marcel Bonimy; cousins too numerous to mention but including: Shirley and Irene Moree, Magdaline Perez and Betty Smith, Kitty Moree, Samuel and Gilbert Knowles, Mark Cartwright and Georgiana Darville and family, Barbara McKinley and family and Monty Knowles and family; friends including: The Salt Pond and Hamiltons families, The Twynam Avenue Acquaintances, Centreville Pharmacy staff namely Dorothy and Levania, Jacqueline Cartwright and Ruvania Deveaux, Westwind crew namely Peter, Yvette, Adrian and Tracy, Pastor Colin Thorne and Elder Carlyn Deveaux; Special mention: Tarsha Winters and Louise Burrows. There will be NO VIEWING. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Butlers’ Funeral & Crematorium, Ernest & York Streets, New Providence, Bahamas.
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Death Notice For
Death Notice For
Mrs. Ann Marie Stephanie Dean, 75
Bradford Troy Darville, 65
a resident of #22 Amity Road, Imperial Park, New Providence, Bahamas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at her residence. She is survived by her loving husband: Lester A. Dean; daughter: Stacy (Cecil) Simmons; sons: Lester (Dawnae), Christian, and Christopher Sr. (Melissa) Dean; sister: Deborah Price; sister-in-law: Mavis Dean; brothers-in-law: Deacon Eardley Price and Holly Dean; grandchildren: Shean Hall, Layla, Draycen, Liam-Wes, Lia-Marie, Ceanna, Christina, Christopher Jr. and Malia Dean; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral services are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
a resident of Little Blair, New Providence, Bahamas passed away. He is survived by his mother: Audrey Darville; sisters: Debra and Donna Darville; brother: Ricardo Darville; sister-in-law: Pamela Darville; nephews: Jordan and Chandler Darville and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notice For Death Notice For Gene Vincent Dunlop Fountain, 75 affectionately called
“Sparky”
Alan John Hilton
a resident of Pride Estates, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, October 8th, 2026. He was pre-deceased by his son: Kyshaun Fountain; brother: Kipling Pinder. He is survived by his children: Kyshna and Charles Radnetter, Kadar Fountain and Amanda Knowles; grandchildren: Chayne, Katelyn and Crystal Radnetter and Timothy Knowles; great-grandson: Koa Radnetter; sister: Margo Albury; nephew: Christopher Albury; uncle: Eric Minns; cousin: Leonard Taylor; special friend: Angela Albury; and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
of Rainbow Bay, Eleuthera June 17, 1967 to October 3, 2026 Alan was pre-deceased by his brother Lance Hilton. He is survived by his mother, Pauline Hilton; father, Rodney Hilton; step mother, Beverly Hilton; aunts, Sylvia Gailbraith, Delia Parker, Kathleen (Kit) Hilton, and Gail Forsyth; uncles, Dave Hilton and Neil Forsyth; cousins, Mark and Michael Hilton, Richard Tighe, Donna Keogh, Robbie and Julie Forsyth; special friend, Robert Israel; close second cousins, Jim and Shelley Sturrup, and many others. A celebration of life will be held at a date to be determined.
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Funeral Service For Miriam Henrietta Moss, 72 affectionately called “MM” a resident of Matthew Street, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, 17th October, 2026, 10:00am at Kemp Road Ministries, Kemp Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Ivan Butler Senior Pastor assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence. “MM” as she was affectionately called was predeceased by her father: Prince Bowe; grandmother: Miriam Moss; common-lawhusband: Bertis Stubbs; granddaughter: Aaliyah Mackey. Fond Memories will always live in the hearts and minds of her children: Terry (Idena) Moss, Charlene (Peter) Outten, Brian (Ingrid) Moss, Shavon and Antione Stubbs and Geneice (Dwight Sr.) Stubbs-Barr; mother: Alfreda Edwards; sisters: Greta Knowles and Jacquline (Gaylin) Ford; brothers: Johnathan and Strauss (Sherry) Edwards and Carlos Cox; sister-in-law: Arimentha Stubbs; grandchildren: Terry Moss Jr. (L.F.D.E), Stephon Stubbs, Decoda (Bradley) Moss-Pierre, Terran Moss, Dwight Jr., Aliash Butler, Terrinique Moss, Christian, Outten, Danesha Barr, Destiny Moss and Christoff Outten; great grandchildren: Bradnae, Bre’nae and Kaiden Moss, Bre’nasha Pierre and Devon DJ; nieces and nephews: Raquel, Dionne, Lamont, Gerard, Joanna, Jonique, Johnathan Jr., Sherell, Cortez, Garnett and Carmello; adopted family: Sandra, Sharmaine, Sharon, DeAngelo, Tyrone, Erskine, William, James, Indera, Trevor Roscoe, Shawn (Preacher), and Davon (Kalik), P.M.H. Work Family Agatha Rolle & Family, Barbara Knowles & Family, Catherine Davis, Kayla Ingrahm & Family, Cheryl Maycock, Debbie Moxey, and Joycelyn; other relatives and friends including: Sandra, Daphne and Stephanie Stubbs; Bernadette Adderley; Hesley; Deloris; Inez and Erika Pinder; Gregory; Keith; Cecile; Kevin and Sarahmae Stubbs; Shirline King; Leroy Sands; Clintnessa; Shantell Moxey and Family; Natasha Hanna and Family; Inga Musgrove and Family; Karen Darville and Family; Maxine and Donna Adderley and Family; Anthony Moss and Family; Dellareese Adderley and Family; Gertrude and Family; Dellrine Bullard and Family; Olga Bowe and Family; Shirley and Doreen McPhee and Family; Leandra Prosper and Family; Sharon Brown and Family; Annamae Brown & Family; Doris Rolle & Family; Lean Evan’s & Family; and Jeremiah Rolle & Family.Sharina Bevans and Family; Salvano (Pauper) Forbes and Family; the entire McPhee Family, Johnson Family, Hepburn Family, Ferguson Family, Rolle Family, and Williams Family; Kim Bodie and Family; Vestra Forbes & Family; Sabrina
Burrows and the PMH Housekeeping Family; Monique Moss & Family; and Lashonda St Flur & Family.The Department of Agriculture Headquarters/ G.R.A.C. Family, Sandy’s Family, Queens College Family, Community Counselling Assessment Centre (PHA), Sunset Mortuary Family, Ms. Cleare and Family, Rev. Ivan F. Ford Butler and the Kemp Road Ministries Family, Apostle Christopher Russell and Family, Christian Tabernacle Family, Evans Family, Curtis Family, Stuart Family, Sherine Portier and Family, Wright’s Family, Roker Family, Sweeting Family, Charmaine Sturrup and Family, Paulamae Sands and Family, the Matthew St. Family, Forbes St. Family, Five Pound Lot Family, and her Nassau Village Family and a host of other relatives and friends, too many to mention. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium on Friday, 16th October, 2026 from 11:00am-5:00pm and at the Church from 9:00am until services time.
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Eleanor Rose, 57 affectionately called “Ellie” a resident of Butler Street, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Salina Point, Acklins, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, October 5th, 2026. Eleanor was predeceased by her parents: Rosaline and George Emmanuel; nephew: Glenroy Williams. Left to cherish her memories are her children: Eddison, Lashan, Johnathan, Latario and Dwayne Rose; seven sisters: Clemintina Lightbourne, Mary Forbes, Martha Davis, Pastor Medleo Romer, Minister Sheila Black, Pandora Williams and Minister Jacklyn Penn; two adopted sisters: Nishgo Collie and Charlene Ayotte; one aunt: Carnetta Rahming; one uncle: Claygon Hanna; grandchildren: Eddison Jr.,Demreon, Edlesea, Edreka, Zachary, Jazaria, Johnathan Jr., Messiah and Maziyon Rose, Kaylisia Hanna; daughter-in-law: Janeisma Rolle-Rose; step children: Katrina, Kenesha, Kenva, Stevonia, Stephenique, Stephranique, Shontae, Shonnette, Stenovia, Steven, Stevon, Stephan Shawn and Arabella Rose, Shantell Ferguson, Patrice Anderson and Michael Turner. and a host of other relatives and friends too many to mention at this time. Funeral services are being handled by Sunset Mortuary and Crematorium and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For and Shalonda. Pandora Marie Lockhart, 51 a resident of Romer Street, Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Hillview Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Michael A. Smith assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Gladstone Road, Neww Providence. She was predeceased by her father: Clarence; mother: Maria; sister: Shavonne. Left to cherish her memories are her husband: Anwar Lockhart Sr.; daughter: Nevaeh Lockhart; son: Anwar Lockhart Jr.; grandson: Ayden Lockhart; brothers: Samuel Rahming Sr. (Isoline), Alexander Rahming Sr., Johnathan Rahming Sr., Andre’ Rahming; sisters: Eleanor Bowleg (Charles), Bernadette Bowleg (Arizona), Glendina Rahming, Dionne Brown (Darrion); adopted sisters: Maureen Gardiner and Georgette Wallace; father-in-law: William Lockhart (Johnita-deceased); sisters-in-law: Sonia Hamilton, Renea Mullings (Harvey), Masilda Cindy Lockhart, Keisha Taylor (Darren); brothers-inlaw: Patrick Lockhart (Charmaine), Necko Lockhart, William (Timmy) Lockhart (Tika), Vaughn Lockhart (Beverley); uncles: Cyril McPhee (Trina), Lennis Rahming, Charles Rahming (Carmetta), Malfred Rahming, Eliston Rahming (Arthurlue); aunts: Ivy Rahming (Philip), Isadora Kemp (Garvin), Norma Rahming, Vera Rahming, Deena McPhee; nieces: Crystal Strachan, Shanice Hamilton, Ashley Lockhart, Tenajah Rahming, Timiesha Lockhart, Amelia Mullings, Madeline Lockhart, Charlise Bowleg, Dionce’ Smith, Darrenique Brown, Treasure Bowleg, Travette Bowleg, Ralitsa Rahming, Ariel Rahming, Shaquel Rahming, Alexis Rahming, Alexcia Rahming, Alexcius Rahming, Alexandria Rahming, Aaliyah Rahming, Niki Rahming, Almarie Rahming, Philease Cooper, Neliesha Cooper; nephews: Christopher Strachan, Stephen Strachan, Patrick Lockhart Jr., Brian Lockhart, Timothy Lockhart, Timitree Lockhart, Kerwin Mullings, Joel Mullings, Keno Dean, Darren Taylor Jr., Samuel Rahming Jr., Alexander Rahming Jr. Rashad Rahming, Vincent Rahming, Travis Bowleg, Travanno Bowleg, Charlie Bowleg Jr. Philip Cooper, Nelson Woodside; Cousins: Brendia McPhee, Mikiko McPhee, Erica Brown (Trevor Brown), Trycenia Taylor, Edward McPhee (Helean), Robert McPhee (Kandis), Anton McPhee, Philippa Rahming, Desiree Rahming, Jaqueline Brown, Diane Jones, Patricia Rahming, Ralph Collie, Denise Woods, Oscar Collie, Albert Collie, Roberta Collie, Sean Rahming, Mellanie Rahming, Latoya Rahaming, Karen Rahming, Dwayne Rahming, Shenika McPhee, Zhivago McPhee, Yana Bethel, Marvin Rahming, Jason Rahming, Jon Rahming; numerous grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends including: Harold Dorsett & Family, Shakera Davis, Ruth Rahming, Louise Kabiga, Michelle Nabbie, Katherine Williams, Yanique Thompson, Ian, Crystal
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary on Village & Parkgate Road, New Providence on Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Sunday at the church from 12:00 noon until service time.
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Jacob Saunders, 84 of Murphy Town, Abaco, Bahamas will be held at Salem Seventh Day Adventist Church, Marsh Harbour, Abaco on Sunday, October 18th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Pastor Paul Roache assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Internment will follow in Murphy Town Cemetery, Murphy Town, Abaco. Left to cherish his precious memories are his sons: Jason, Anthony, and Kyshawn Saunders; daughters: Carolyn Rolle, Friendly Cartwright and Crystal Campbell; step-son: Preston Latique; step-daughters: Deborah Saunders and Paula Smith; sons-in-law: Walton Rolle, Anthony Cartwright and Chief Superintendent Theodore Campbell; daughters-in-law: Felicia Saunders and Abby Latique; grandsons: JayFee Saunders, Theo and Branden Campbell, Ty’Rell Latique, Ja’Rell Latique, and Zadrian Latique; granddaughters: Odessa and Feanna Saunders, Whitney Rule, Jaelyn Saunders, Ma’Kell Latique, Malaysia Smith, and Mercedes Smith; sister: Viola Woods; brothers-inlaw: Rudy Stubbs and Dwight Stubbs; sisters-in-law: Kathleen Johnson and Linda Ash-Stubbs; nephews: Elkin McIntosh, Raymond McIntosh, Stanford McIntosh, Sidney McIntosh, Livingston Woods, Larry Saunders, Brian Saunders, Tony Knowles, Dwight Stubbs Jr., Aston Stubbs, Ashtin Stubbs, and Eddison Stubbs Jr.; nieces: Kathleen Smith, Norma Gray, Stephany McIntosh, Brenda McIntosh, Ethelyn Saunders, Roselyn Saunders, Terry Saunders, Tamara Saunders, Theresa Woods, Eleanor Seymour, Ernestine Sears, Jessica Stubbs, and Treycelle Johnson; He also leaves to cherish his memory; and a host of other relatives and friends including: the Reckley Family, Simms Family, Bootle Family, Swain Family, Williams Family, the Murphy Town Community and the Marsh Harbour Seventh-day Adventist Church family. May the life and legacy of Jacob “Cool Walker” Saunders continue to live on through the many lives he touched. Sleep on, Jacob, and take your rest. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary, S. C. Bootle Highway, Abaco, Bahamas on Saturday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and on Sunday at the church from 12:00 noon until service time.
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Funeral Service For Doraline Evans, 41
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Death Notices For Ruby Mae Melvina Fox, 84
of Palm Beach Street, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at St. Agnes Anglican Church Baillou Hill Road, Grants Town, New Providence on Friday, October 16th, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Venerable Archdeacon Keith N. Cartwright Assisted by Reverend Father Lamar M. Nottage. Cremation will follow.
of South Beach Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, October 8th, 2026.
She was predeceased by her father: Samuel Duncombe; brothers: Hiram Maxwell Evans, Dunco Duncombe, Dunberro Duncombe; Step father: George Davis;
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Village & Parkgate Road, New Providence, Bahamas.
Left to cherish her memory is her mother: Daphne Evans-Davis; sisters: Angela Beneby, Sherilee (Fluggy) Suezzett Edon; brothers: Lala Gaitor, Anthony Bostwick, Bradley Young (Super); her beloved cat: Shelly Marr; aunts: Annette Poitier, Elise Strachan, Louise Hamilton, Gayle Hamilton, Marcades Evans, Patricia Roberts, Sandra Evans-Seymour, Pauline Evans-Munnings, Anita Wilchcombe Bernard, Joy Wilchcombe, Randa Gaitor; uncles: Bernard Evans, Andrew Evans, Talbot and Ellis Evans; grand aunt: Sheila Rolle; grand uncles: Sambruel Evans & Family, Walter Evans & Family, Timothy Wilson & Family, Wayde Evans & Family, Adrin Evans & Family; Bernard Evans, Talbott Evans, Ellis Evans & Andrew Evans; nieces: Quya Davis, Arial Cleare, Dianna Estroda, Ophunique Paige Duncombe, Or’Jus Toney, Shannen Smith, Olleasha McQueen; nephews: Samuel Cleare, Davon Duncombe, Davardo Rolle; god children: Fantino Johnson Sr., Fantino Johnson Jr., Fatane Johnson, Fantasy Johnson; cousins: Kia, Victoria, Brenda, Faye, Jean (Fedeline), Fantain & Shanda Tuhildean, Shanna Smith, Donette Delancy & Amanda Duncombe; special friends: Skaira Gray & Family, Ayiesha Cleare, Englerston Crew, Palm Beach Street, Fox Hill & Bain & Grants Town Communities; friends: Shakira Gray, Dee Roxbury; Stacy Horton, Tony Demeritte, Toylee Barr, Andrew Dean, Shanice Pritchard, T. Coakley & Adrian Lopad; and a host of other relatives and friends including: M.P Fred Mitchell (Fox Hill), Hon. Glenys Hanna Martin (Member of Parliament for Englerston), Damaine Holbert, Shandika Holbert-Walkes, Terecita Seymour, George Seymour & Family, Kyron Seymour, Rakino Seymour, Alkino Seymour, Natasha Russell & Family, Rhonda Roker, Antonique Russell, Florence Bethel, Naomi Cumberbatch, Berkley Colebrooke, Ernestine Forbes, The Members & Staff at Riu Palace, the staff of Pan American Health Organization (P.A.H.O), the staff of The Accident and emergency unit and Doctors & Nurses in I.C.U at Princess Margaret Hospital. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary on Village & Parkgate Road, New Providence, Bahamas on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Friday at the church from 10:00am until service time.
She is survived by her daughters: Allison FoxLewis and Levetta Roker; son: Dwight Fox and a host of other relatives and friends.
Denise Cheryl Smith, 74 of #32 Culmersville died at her residence on Sunday, October 11th 2026. She is survived by her daughters: Keva & Khiara Smith; brother: Ricardo Smith; sisters: Charlene Smith, Brenda Johnson and a host of other relatives and friends who will be mentioned at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Village & Parkgate Road, New Providence, Bahamas.
Cyril Harcourt Swain, 77 of Ridgeland Park, Robertha Drive, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Friday, September 18th, 2026. She is survived by her daughters: Cristal & Kishnell, Shinika Johnson, Shanika Swain, Lekera; son: Kevin, Jeffery, Vaughn, Cyril Jr. & Darren; grandchildren: Shanton, Kevanique, Jayden, Theophilous, Phillesha, Daviana, Alex, Khadarji, Jewell, Vonte, Javon, Jay and a host of other relatives and friends who will be mentioned at a later date. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Evergreen Mortuary located on Village & Parkgate Road, New Providence, Bahamas.
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of Arawak Court, Regency Park, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, Meeting Street, New Providence on Friday, October 16th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor A. Dewitt Hutcheson Assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Internment will follow in the Church’s Cemetery, Meeting Street, New Providence. Left to mourn her passing are son: Zhivago Evans; daughters: Monique and Michaela Gordon; grandsons: Jason and Jalano Balfour and Dre Gordon; granddaughters: Jalana Roker, Khadijah Gordon and Lamarinique Evans; greatgrandsons: Teran Kemp, Kairo Evans; great-granddaughter: Braelynn Kemp, Amiyha, Dejah and Asia Miller; brothers: Alfred (Katrina) Ferguson; sisters: Veronica Wilmott, Ernestine (Keith) Sands, Rochelle Coakley; sister-in-law: Bridget Ferguson, Rose Ferguson; nephews: Sean (Greer) Bain, Terrell (Meredith) Outten, Cravaughan (Robin) McKay, Cordero and Tomarge Wilmott, Jamaal Ferguson, and Karl Ferguson; nieces: Petula Pratt, Lonette Penn, Janelle Sands, Vanessa (Edwin) Duncanson, Lezette (Shannon) Miller, Theshala Mills; grand nephews and nieces: Brittany (Taron) Allen, Sherron Seymour, Anzareo (Stephanie) Flowers, Dejah, Baron and Nicolas Pratt, Nikyle Penn, Alexandria, Ethan and Christopher Bain, Keaton, Keaona and Tremar Wilmott, Ashley Wilson, Terrell Outten Jr., Cairo Miller, Kadeem and Jayce Ferguson and Eliana Duncanson; greatgrand nephews and nieces: Khamron and Amoura Seymour, Gerveka Gibson, Liam, Jayden, and Lila Rose Allen, Christian Flowers; aunt: Patsy Thompson; cousins: Debra Floyd, Patrice Pryce, Joy Johnson, Alva Coakley, Cecil, John, and Patrick Coakley, Sis Janice and Marva Coakley, Valderine Roberts, Ramado James; A Village of other family members and friends: Deyon and Shirley Pitter, Dorothy and Brian Coakley, Renee Tucker, Wyatt Johnson, Hyacinth Burnside, Leslie Pinder, Debbie Clarke and family, Daisy Strapp, Pat Henfield, Pat Bell, Sharice Colebrooke, Luella Barr and family, Paulamae Brooks, Sandra Sturrup, Sis. Viola Burnside, Sandra Johnson, members of Bethel Baptist Church and the Staff of the Commissary of the former Crystal Palace Hotel. To everyone whoever laughed and enjoyed the good times with Joan and to everyone else you are forever in our hearts. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Evergreen Mortuary on Village & Parkgate Road, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Friday at the church from 10:00am until service time.
a resident of #28 Barbados Avenue, Elizabeth Estates, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, 10th October, 2026. She is survived by her six children: Melvenia “Mellie”, Ronald Jr., Carlos, Ricardo, Jason Laing and Pedro Thurston; grandchildren: Dentry Richards, Avery, Amari, Titus, Ainsley, Ria, Carlos Jr., Cardo, and Katarie Laing; brothers: Nelson, Solomon, Henry and Alfred Lord; sister: Mary Clarke; daughters-in-law: Mandy and Tanya Laing; and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be announced at a later date
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Funeral Service For Rosie Rosamond Mae Rollins, 86 of McKinney Avenue, Stapledon Gardens, will be held at Hillview Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Tonique Williams-Darling Highway on Sunday, October 18th, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Pastor Leonardo Rahming assisted by Pastor Michael Smith, Pastor Peter Joseph, Pastor Michael Toote and Pastor Kent Price will officiate. Interment will follow in the Eastern Cemetery, East Bay Street. Rosie Rollins was predeceased by her parents: Hastings and Floy Rollins; siblings: Maxwell Rollins, Orville (Shervin) Rollins-Gibson, Hugh (Patricia) Rollins, Ruth Henry and Lester Rollins. She is survived by her nieces: Maxine Rollins, Deborah RollinsPinder, Cheryl Henry-Fowler, Linda Gibson, Barbara GibsonWilson, Joy Rollins-Reckley, Eloise McDonald-Rollins and Charmaine Lewis-Rollins, together with their families; nephews: Sylvester (Anne) Rollins, Vincent (Carol) Rollins, Steve Rollins, Hugh Patrick (Donna) Rollins, Adrian (Shameka) Rollins, Raymond Rollins and Keith (Millicent) Rollins, together with their families including grand nephew: Hon. Dr. Andre Sylvester Rollins, M.P. for Long Island; sister-in-law: Violet Rollins; cousins, extended family and friends: Herbert Guillaume, Hadassah Guillaume-Thompson, Marie Guillaume-Taylor, Dewey (Patrice) Taylor, Deidre Taylor, Presleith McPhee, LaVon McPhee-Lopez, Guianna Guillaume, Michelle Guillaume-Carey, Pastor Michael and Lynn Smith, Kathy Antonio, Pastor Steven Norman, Audrey Norman, Joy Norman-Cavins and the entire Norman family, Sylvia Adams, Geraldine Sweeting, Sylvia Bethell, Gloria Rollins-Collie, Carnet and Olive Rollins, Bonnie Davis, Steve Levarity, Sharon Levarity-Jones, Portia Stuart, Elector McNeil, Rhoda Neely, Cleveland Rolle, Jr., Rev. Rupert Rolle, Bishop Chester Rolle, Elvis Rolle, Nurse Cherie Rollins, Nurse Cynthia McPhee, Edna Ijeoma, Joann Lewis, Kathleen Dummet, Rosalie Fawkes, Mary Pratt, and Wayde Sweeting together with their families and the families of Hospital Lane North of West Street / Hill Toppers. Also, Sis. Joyce Roberts and family, Sis. Sheila Demeritte and family, Bro. Drexel Dorsett and family, Elder Bruce (Sis. Inza) Young, Elder Sidney (Sis. Pearl) Sylvester, Sis. Iva Musgrove, Sis. Domica Davis and the Seniors Ministry, the Members of the Hillview S.D.A.
Church; Elder Roger (Sis. Cassandra) Forbes and Members of the Grant’s Town S.D.A. Church; the Members of the Freeport S.D.A. Church; Pastor Leonardo (Sis. Paulyn) Rahming; Pastor Peter (Sis. Michelle) Joseph; Pastor Wilson (Sis. Valencia) Isnord; Pastor Jeffery (Sis Denise)Thompson of Sunrise S.D.A. Church, Sunrise, Fl; Dr. Leonard (Sis. Denise) Johnson, General Vice President of the General Conference; Pastor Dr. Kent A. (Sis Alree) Price, President, Pastors and Administration of the Atlantic Caribbean Union of S.D.A.; Pastor Kenny (Sis. Darlene) Deveaux, President, Pastors and Administration of the South Bahamas Conference of S.D.A. Also remembered are the late Sister Lillian Strachan-Rolle, the families of the late Wendy Kathleen Rollins, Priscilla Rollins, Lloyd Rollins, Hastings Rollins and Gerald Rolle of Bimini, along with the Wood families of Gregory Town, Eleuthera; Levity, Rolle, Davis and Robins families of Bimini; special thanks to caregivers Liwayway Caisip and Novlet Green; Dr. Kevin Moss, Dr. Gemma Rolle, Dr. Sanita Belgrave, Dr. Reginald Neymour and Nurse Vernencha Adderley. May God continue to bless you always. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Grace Funeral Home, #36 Rosetta Street on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday at the Church from 8:30 a.m. until service time. There will be NO VIEWING ON SATURDAY
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Sidney James Strachan, 28 of Rupert Dean Lane died on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026. He is survived by his mother: Rosalie Strachan; two daughters: Sanai and Amia Strachan; three sisters: Simone Wilson, Samantha and Crystal Strachan; two nieces: Mariah Strachan and Slayia Hanna; two nephews: Samaryi and Shiloh Moncur; numerous aunts, uncles and cousin, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Gregory Jerome Saunders, 62 of Althea Lane, off Thompson Blvd, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Thursday, October 15th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boyd Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred C. Culmer. Interment will follow in the Church’s Cemetery, Boyd Road. The body will be cremated prior to the funeral service. Gregory was predeceased by his father: Kipling Saunders; son: Taimak Saunders; He is survived by sons: Keanu and Zynard Saunders; mother: Clarinetta Saunders; sisters: Bernadette Saunders-Kerr, Francescsca Saunders- Smith; brother-in -law: Rudolph Kerr; aunts: Barbara Stubbs, Elisabeth Brown; nephews: Rudolph Kerr, Josasiyah Israel, Stephen Wray Jr.; nieces: Shannon Butterfield, Rhudi Kerr (Cameron) Kennedy, Genesy and Andrea Smith, Britney, Vidal (Alexander) Antonice Saunders (Marc), god mother: Rose Marie Deveaux and Family; cousins: Elaine , Phillipa, Tamika, Charles, Glenroy Saunders, Christina Bethel, Devlyn Stubbs, Abra Brennen, Taria Thurston, Dundred, Juel, Carlimae, Laura, Barry, Karen, Bethel, Adline Fernander, Euleta Johnson, Monique Greenslade, Winne Askenw; a host of other relatives and friends including: Malachal Butterfield, Crystal Davis, Latissa & Devonn Brennen & family, Cynthia Davis, & family, Deckery & Christine Johnson & family, Constance & Nevillie Moss & family, Terrance Elliot & family, Gerard & Eulie Elliot &family, Lawrence & Deborah Elliot & family, Catherine Woodside & family, Dr. Marcella Elliot & Kendal Ferguson & family, Annastacia Tinker & family, Marietta Miller , Clinton Rolle, Marcian bowleg, Colene & Erin Storr & family, Julie Stepherson & family., Mart Davis & family, Edgar Horton &family, Paulette & Gregory Newbold, Mary Coakley & family, Val Miller & family, Janice Mackey, Betty Russell, Loveson Cassius, Marilyn Simmons, Robert Forbes, Michelle Newbold, Mario Durham, Eric Wilchombe, Deborah Lockhart, Sylvan Dean, Amigo Rolle, Tamika McKenzie, Monsignor Alfred Culmer, Douglas Cartwright, Tyrone Moss & family, Deacon Peter Jones, Althea Lane family, Barbara Tynes & Louise Harris, Zelma Albury, St. Joseph Church Choir, The Legion Of Mary, Visitation Ministry, Sisters of St. Martins Monestary & Oblates, Salvation Army over 60 group, Paula Jones, Bain and Grants Town Urban Renewal Group, Fort Charlotte Senor Citizens Group, Bethel Baptist Senior Saints, SAC class of 1981, St. Joseph Church Family and staff of ICU at P.M.H., Kay Evans and the members of Little Jerusalem Church, Delaporte. There will be NO VIEWING at the funeral Home or at the Church. May his soul rest in Peace.
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Service will be held at John Wesley Methodist Church, The Bluff, Eleuthera, Bahamas on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 1:00p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dante Albury Ministerial Moderator for the North Eleuthera Methodist church Region assisted by Pastor Deacon Derek Glico Pastor of John Wesley Methodist Church Pastor Martin Kemp You will forever be in our hearts, and we will love you always and forever. He is survived by wife: Jewayna Dean; mother: Catherine (Edouard) Louiguene; father: Andre Dean Sr.; grandfather: William Dean; daughters: Tonique, Andra’Nae& Anjalayah Dean; adopted mother: Paulette Sands parents-in-law: Wayne Sr. & Greta McKenzie; adopted son: Alexander McIntosh; sisters: Nurse Kelda Forbes, Kenva Neely & Shantae Dean; sister-inlaw: Sinovia McIntosh; brothers: Gershon Albury, Korey Neely, Carlos Louiguene & Andrez Dean; adopted brothers: Rodriguez DeGregory, Shanard & Shaquille Neely; brothers-in-law: Mandell Cox & Wayne McKenzie Jr.; uncles: Ezekiel & Marvin Neely, Gary (Rochelle), Perron, Dino & Omar Dean, Kevin Albury, Simon & Forster Neilly; aunts: Iva Cooper, Ruth (Addington) Cox, Raquel (Andy) Albury, Lisa Dean (Justin), Stacy (Larry) Jones, Dekota (Johnny) Cleare, Audrey Gibson, Vannie Cash & Clarice Neilly; adopted aunts: Tracy Theoc, Kolamae Pedican, Indira Johnson & Sharmaine Cash; nephews: Kani Barry, Kenaj Bain, Malilachi McIntosh, Azar Dean, Renaldo Farrington Jr., Montez McIntosh & Keion Louiguene; nieces: Shaniyah Farrington, Maleeha Cox, Kiara Louiguene & Saniya McKenzie; cousins: Vaughn Forbes, Paul, Edward, James, Will & Louie Neely; Rashad (Lynsey), Addington Jr., Nadia & Aaron Cox, Karissa (Jamaal) Andrews, Davia Cooper, Andy & Angelo Albury, Anastacia Rolle, Ryan (Driscol), Shantel, Ashley (Theadorsha), Terrell, Tameka Simms, Latoya Stewart, Raymond Jr., Trey Theoc, Nurse Teja Joseph, Patrica Pedican, Katriona Gilbert, Richard Dean, Justine, Haile Cambridge, Shandi (Chester) Wells, Gabrielle, Patrick, Devontae, Deidre Dean, Jada, Raven, Anthonia, Skye, Janai, Johnny Jr. Cleare, Latoya Cornish, Vernon Neilly, Stephan, Remorn Moss, Marcia, Nicloe, Debbie, Anita, Kirkwood, Arlington Jr., Bridgette Cash, Teleah Rolle, Kieanna Webb, Kavanya Rahming & Kevin Albury Jr.; best friend: Jamaal “Smokey” Sands; Other relatives & friends: The Neely Family; The Hutcherson Family; Madlynn
Kelly & Family; Elsie Knowles & Family; Eris Hutcherson & Family; Barbara Pedican & Family; Anthony (Linda) Johnson & Family; Sonia (Sinclair)Dean; Sandra Emmanuel & Family; Indira McDonald; Kimberley Albury; Agatha Hepburn; Lieutenant (Holly) Gray; Yvette Sands; Donald (Betty) Hudson & Family; Yvette Stuart & Family; JJ Percentie; Mekal McDonald; MP Slyvanis Petty; the families of thecommunities of The Bluff and Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, and Cooper’s Town, Abaco; Victoria Rolle & Family; Kishna Murray; Erica & Patrice Cox; Odell Cox Sr. & Family; Sidney Rolle & Family; Sidney McIntosh & Family; Pastor Lawrence Arnette & Family; Pastor Bridgette Mills & Family; Desmond Laing & Family; Bishop Bullard & Family; Pastor Rudy McKinney & Family; Andrea Johnson & Family; Lawerence Thompson & Family; Drevonte Smith & Family; The Island Luck Staff of Eleuthera; Lafandieu Charlton Sr.; Cedric (Lonnie) Rolle Sr.; Vivian Rolle & Family; Anamae Cambridge & Family; Dr. Deanna Bain & Family; Matthew Carey; Emile & Naritheo & Family; Niecy Davis; Arlington Bethel; Judy Ferguson-Thompson; Paula, Hurbert & Clinton Hannah; Antionette Kelly & Family, Demantri Kelly, Brendon Percentie, Fresline Jean& Family, The Percentie Family; Special thanks to: The family of the late Andre Dean extends heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Pastor Derek (Susan) Glico; Rev. Dante Albury & The Methodist Church, Bluff, Eleuthera; Pastor Martin (Sharnette) Kemp; The North Eleuthera Council; and The Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Kaniesha Minnis , and Anternicia Nordelus. Please keep this family in prayer.
Death Notice For William Tony Percentie, 78 affectionately called ‘Skipper’ of #25 Fiscus Drive East, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas died at the Princess Margret, Hospital. He is survived by is wife, children, grandchildren, siblings and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be announced at a later date. Please keep the Percentie family in Prayer.
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Troy Quinci Peter Nixon, 55
Knowles, Maevis Culmer, St John’s “Class of 89”, Demetrius Rahming, Garrison Clarke, Cameron Smith, DeVaugh McDonald, Gerlano Miller, Torian Miller, Lynden Russell Eddie Cooper, Valley Boys, St George’s Anglican Church community, Culmesville Community and Barabus and his tribe. Please accept our apology if your name has been inadvertently omitted. Person wishing attend the committal service can go on board the M/V Captain C leaving from Porters Cay Dock at 5:30p.m. on Saturday October 17th, 2026 and returning Sunday October 18th, 2026 Viewing will be held on Friday, October 16 ,2026 at Newbold Brother Chapel, Market Street and Acklins Street, New Providence, from 12:00noon to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the Church from 8:30a.m. until service time
of Rigdeland Park, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. Georges Anglican Church, Montrose Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Canon Andrew F.A. Toppin assisted by Rev. Fr. Ivan Eldon and Rev. Deacon Austin Meadows. Interment will follow in Farmer’s Cay Public Cemetery, Exuma, Bahamas.
Deangelo Leroy Rolle, 34
He is Survived by his daughter: Jasmine McDonald; grandchildren: King Williams, McDonald, Sincere McDonald, Favor McDonald; brothers: Gardie, Wayde, Harvey, Ambrose, Jason, and bonus brother: DeVaugh Dames; sisters: Rosemary (Thomas), Sonia (Brice), Michelle, Patrice Cowan (predeceased) Bridgette; sisterin-law: Penelope, (predeceased Althemease); brother-in-law: Herbert Thomas, Michael Brice, and Edward Cowan; nephews: Andrew, Travis, Guion, Ryan, Amos, Daniel, Joshua, Christian, David, and Samuel; nieces: Chamine, Crystal, Sherice, Carissa, Palacia, Ebony, Natasha, Sasha, Elizabeth, Precious, Okom, Melissa, Angel, Rachel, Kathleen, and Ever; uncles: Lyman Cash, Samuel Burrows, Kenneth Burrows, and Phillip Carey; aunts: Linda Burrows, Lillian Forbes, Patrica Mayo, Roseanne Carey, and Coralee Burrows, numerous loving and supportive cousins, too many to mention, relatives and friends: Maycock family, Moxey Family, Wilson Family, Percentie Family, Higgs Family, Cash Family, Kayla Smith Nixon, Fitzgerald Family, Taylor Family, Rolle Family, Smith Family, Bain Family, Bullard Family, Brown Meadows Family, Grey Family, Wells Family, Knowles Family, Toote Family, Dames Family, McKinney Family, Bowe Family, Davis Family, Dorsett Family , McDonald Family, Farrington Family. McKenzie Family, Gail Martin of Virginia, Sharon Bain, Shannella Johnson, Kim Thompson, Katrina Outten, Esther
of Ragged Island Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margerat Hospita on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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He is survived by his loving parents: Sheila Lord (Christopher) and Daniel Rolle Sr.; siblings: Lashantai Dean, Leonties Lewis Jr., Daniel Delroy Rolle; numerous aunts , uncles, nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends including: The Tucker Family and Russell Family, Dianne, Roshelle and Sean, Lisa, Anastasia and Pooch. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced later.
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Roselda Gibson, 63 31st January, 1963 - 2nd October, 2026.
of Arthurs Town, Cat Island, Bahamas and formerly of Tobago Crest, Elizabeth Estates, New Providence died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, October 2nd, 2026. She was predeceased by her son: Romon Cameron Newbold (March 2021). Left to cherished and reflect on her memories are her common law partner: Mario Newbold Sr.; 6 children: Jermaine Gibson, Kashia, Mario Jr., Maranique and Lamarigo Newbold and Delano Sands; 7 grandchildren: Janae Gibson, Leanne Winder, Lamark Wright, Kaiden Miller, Lashan, Delano Jr. and Delani Sands; 5 sisters: Edithmae Gibson-McKenzie, Unay Gibson, Dainette Bonimy, Shantell Farrington and Cordell Hunter; 4 brothers: Brian and Franklyn Gibson, Raymond Strachan of Atlanta Georgia and William Goodman; 4 sisters-in-law: Yvette and Christine Gibson, Tamara Goodman and Patrice; best friend: Deidre Cox; and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
a resident of #53 Gladstone Terrace, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at Mary Star of The Sea Catholic Church, East Sunrise Highway, Freeport, Grand bahama. Officiating will be Father O. J. Ferguson, Deacon Nixon Lindor, Deacon Jeffrey Hollingsworth and Deacon Donald Duncombe. Interment will follow at The Grand Bahama Memorial Park #2. Fond memories are left to be cherished by his daughters: Antoinette Burrows-Porter, Dr. Destiny Rolle-Keen and Dynasty Rolle; adopted son: Denver Sands; sons-in-law: Dahlian Porter and Oral Keen; granddaughters: Jayda Payne, Jaide Keen, Jisselle Porter and Chloe Keen; grandson: Dylan Keen; brothers: Nolvin and Anthony Rolle; sister: Shrilene (Katie) Rolle; and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas on Friday from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Services For Ashley & Ashton Gibson, Jefford Kemp, Rudolph & Garnell Pinder, Charles Munnings, 74 Wellington & Virtal Pinder, Winifred & Anthony King, Loving & Lenwood a resident of McLeans Town, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 17th October, 2026 at Emmanuel Baptist Disciple Centre High Rock, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Pastor Glen Russell assisted by Rev. Henry Cooper Jr. Interment will follow at The High Rock Public Cemetery. He was predeceased by his daughter: Monique Munnings; grandson: Howard Bevans; granddaughter: Henilee Mackey. Left to cherish memories are his 2 daughters: Patrice and Simeon Higgs, Corliss Lightbourne and John Lightbourne; sons: Lorenzo Knowles and Dion Moore; adopted daughters: Christine and Chesney Rigby; adopted son: Wade Mackey; grandchildren: Bishop Glen and Mikara Russell, Simeka, Sinetra, Symone and Simeon Higgs Jr. Johnnae Collins and Johnathon Lightbourne, Matrena and Jason Laing, Royal Arthur; great grandchildren: Sinthia poitier, Mikai Russell, Jermeka Stuart, Ayden Saunders, Javarri Lightbourne, Macquan Mackey, Bryson Cooper, Benches Edgecombe Jr.; Brothers: Leon and Mavis Munnings, Fred and Prescola Munnings, Rendal Munnings, Dunlock Munnings, predeceased Willard Munnings and Jolly Roberts; 1 sister: Jencey Rutherford (of Miami Florida); nieces: Roshell and Lemuel Mitchell, Shamell and Chandera Munnings, Xoneva Munnings, Cadesha Whylly, Leharja Munnings, Vivian Rutherford, Danielle Roberts, Nikita Francis, Ellen Russell, Angelique Rolle, Donricka and Errol Gaitor, Donicka Munnings; nephew: Rendal, Renwood, Renangello and Devardo Munnings (Melinda Munnings) Justin Mader, Lamond Wallace, Adrian, Trevon and Lincoln Rutherford, Fred Jr and Konica Munnings, Vashni, Javon and Cordero Munnings, Dunlop Munnings and Leonard Wells, Dwight Munnings; grand nieces: Destiny Mitchell, Yaj, Kaj, Caja Munnings, Cailyn, Caylee Munnings, Cailyn, Caylee and Cailee Whylly, Cassidy, Cashay and Adore Munnings, Victoria Forbes. Josiah, Hayden, Jaranique and Sanaiah Rolle. Mackayla Rolle; grand nieces: Gabriella Reyes, Trayanna Rutherford; grand nieces: Faith, Nathaniel and Malani Munnings, Paris Cox; grand nephews: Steffon Cooper, Shamar Neely, Nathan, Philip, Adrian Jr. Rutherford, Cordero Munnings Jr., Sammy, Tj, Rutherford, Prince Rolle, Damarion Fox, Zenea Fox, Ziara Williams, Bryson Smith. Damarri Higgs, Devardo Higgs Jr.; aunts: Vanrea Gibson, Drusilla Russell; cousins: Mabel, Clarita, Sherry, Robert, Susie, Claudia, Inca, Gloria & Pastor Tyrone Thomas. Martha & Rudy Laing, Jewel, Rosemary, Jarade, Anthony and Judy Rolle Eula Aranaha, Ethlyn Johnson, Shena & Anthony Dames, Tawana Lenroy, Pete, Ronnie & Marilyn Laing, Patricia & Pastor Ed Armbrister, Lisa & Shane Knowles, Attorney Petula Gibson, Portia & Ricardo Hamilton, Branae,
Darville, Donald & Claudine Pinder, Garvin Pinder,Telisa & Sammy Major, Pastor Hulan Robers and Sister Jan Roberts, Marvin, Clements, Wendal & Kenny Roberts, Cynthia Robinson, Irish & Bishop Godfrey Williams, Berthamae & Ishmael Laing, Nurse Rachael Rolle, Alma & Bishop Edwin Pinder, Donovan Bowe & Family, Brennamae & Fernley Cooper, Renae & William Cooper, Judy Ferguson, Tyrone & Debra Andrew’s, Cardison, Jeffrey & Omese Andrew’s, James, Edwin Kemp, Richard & Nathesia Arthur, Evelyn & Joseph Thomas, Roderick Thomas, Carl Howard & Ilean Rolle, Gerald & Virtle Rolle, Corene Rolle, James Russell, Agnes & Rollins Carey, Velma Fox, Linda Dorsett, Roosevelt Wright, Joanna Forbes, David Pinder & Family, Whitzel (Linda) Kemp, Daniel(Izetta) Kemp, Eugene kemp, Christine Green, Dr. Coral Johnson, Tammy Pinder, Yvonne Knowles, Daphe Hield & Dave Pinder Karen Grant & Suzanne Russell; other relatives and friends including: Pastor Cecil kemp & Family, Dorcas Mitchell & Family, Relda, Petlyn, Minister Dorie, Pastor Carolyn & Bishop Clifton Cooper, Pastor Fredrick & Gloria Carey, Jimmy & Mavis Leathen, Voiletta & Audley Leathen & Family, Eudell Roberts, Lloyd Roberts & the entire Roberts Family. The Straw Market Crew (Port Lucaya), Walter & Ursula Reckley, Magaret Leathen, Leonard Davis, Burnell Wildgoose & Family, Cecil & Sharesia Leathen, Pastor Henry & Luzette Cooper, Pastor Preston & Carol Cooper, Anthony & Graceann Russell, Glastone & Ruth Russell, Minister Leo & Clary Mcintosh, Evelyn & Kayla Roberts, Pastor Israel Pinder & New Emmanuel Disciple Center along with the entire High Rock Community Pastor Freddie Laing and St. Matthew Baptist Church & the entire Pelican Point community Pastor Whitney Rolle & Latter Days Outreach Ministry & and the entire McLeans Town Community Kendall & Maggie Leathen, Barry & Jennifer Vernice Mcintosh & Family, Floyd & Marilyn Smith, Leyland & Beverly Laing & Family, Steve Laing, Ruben & Darlene Roberts, Lesco & Cassie Pennerman, Laverne Lowe, Staff at Jiffy cleaners, Taxi Drivers, Kevin Roberts (Guss) and the staff at Island Luck ,Orelia & Gregory Bowe, the crew under the bus stop in Mcclean’s Town, Mr. Kenneth Russell, Idora Munroe & Family, Linda Laing, Katrina Carey, Levi Roberts, Elgin Mitchell & Family, McDonald Cooper, Shervin Roberts, Eric Baillou & Family, Betty Roberts & Family, Everett Marshall, staff at the High Rock Clinic, Zelma Davis & Family, Alberth& George Newbold & Family, Alfred & Sophia Higgs Cardinal & Kathleen Higgs Ricardo & Peggy Higgs, Isaac Thomas, Denny& Royann McIntosh, Joey Bridgewater & Family, Pastor Preston & Carol Cooper & St. Cleveland Baptist Church, Pastor Frederick & Gloria Carey & Church of God High Rock, the entire New Destiny Kingdom Center Leaders Members, Pedyson Baillou & Famiy, Peter & Sonia Turnquest, Kenneth & Georgiann Russell, Kwasi & Tamicka Thompson; friends: Arthur Spencer and Theo Armbrister Seargant #3677; care taker: Felicia Davis and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Yager Funeral Home & Crematorium, Queens Highway, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Memorial Services For Gloria Eunice Ann Pedican, 81 a resident of #170 Morgan Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of New Providence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Beachway Drive. Officiating will be Rev’d Ken Lewis and Cremation will be held. Left to cherish her memories and legacy are her children: Captain Don Pedican (Florida), John Pedican (Massachusetts), Abigail Pedican and Dr. Mandi Pedican-Henderson; brother: Herman Alexander Taylor II (a.k.a. Dalah or Junior) (New Providence); grandchildren: Jonathan Pedican (Maryland) and Nadia Pedican-Call (England); greatgrandchildren: Ezekiel and Ellia Pedican (Maryland), Willie Henry Call V. (England); sister-in-law: Olive Taylor (New York); son-in-law: Walter Henderson, Retired Chief Superintendent of Police; granddaughter-in-law: Dejaimenay Pedican nee Stephenson (Maryland); grandson-in-law: Willie Henry Call IV (England); nephews: Stephen Bain, Larry Coakley (Nassau), Herman Taylor III (New York); nieces: Denise Taylor (New York), Alexis Taylor (Nassau); nephews-in-law: Bernard Higgs Sr. and Maurice Butler, Reginald Cunningham, Clyde Pedican, (New Providence); nieces-in-law: Trica Pedican-Butler, Soniqua Pedican, Deborah Higgs (New Providence); grandnephews: Bernard Higgs Jr., Lemoyne Higgs, Chaz Cunningham, Manoh, Mathais and Mathison Butler (New Providence), Malcolm Rivers (New York); grandnieces: Laurie Ann Coakley, Shantel McKenzie nee Higgs (New Providence); grandnephew-in-law: Dwayne McKenzie, Kyle Garland and Kencil Smith (New Providence); grandnieces-in-law: Brenette Higgs, Tara Smith (New Providence); great-grand nephews: Jameson Webb, Lawrence Higgs, Asher Higgs (New Providence), Skia Rivers (New York); great grand nieces: Raiyn Olive Rivers (New York); cousins: Betty Roberts and Family, Descendants of Joan Jones of Eight Mile Rock, G.B., Descendants of the Russell family especially Richard Russell, the Tate, Roberts and Miller families of Water Cay, Sweeting’s Cay and Grand Bahama and Cherokee Sound Abaco; cousins-in-law: Ethlyn Wallace née Pedican, Inez Pedican, Barbara Pedican and family, Leroy Reckley and family, Eugene Duncanson and family, Merril Dorsette and family; godchildren: Mrs. Gia Walker, Mr. Renaldo Swain, Ms. Tremayne Simmons, Dr. Shannon Smith, Mr. David Lindor, Mr. Mark Markland II; numerous friends and relatives including: Mrs. Isula Hamilton and family, Mrs. Shirley Smith and family, Mrs. Macquella Smith and family, Ms. Rose Carson and family, Mrs. Jacqueline Knolwes and family, Ms. Romanda Moore and family, Ms. Sherill and Nadva Laing and family, Mrs. Mazee Brusch and family, LaVerne Atkinson and family, Hector and Malvern Williams and family, Joan Rolle and family, Levi Rolle and family, Dr. Dawne Gibbs and family (New Providence), Jennifer Taylor and
family (New Providence), Cheryl Carey and Family (New Providence),The Noble Family (Oklahoma), Patrick Victor, Deta Victor and family (Florida), Sylvia Seymour and family, The Morgan Lane/Dampier and Poinciana Drive neighborhood residents, The teachers of the Freeport Primary, Beacon School, St George’s, Sister Mary Patricia and Jack Hayward Junior school and the many other schools that she served over the years,Dr. Pearl McMillan, Dr. Jennifer Young, Dr. Raquel Lightbourne, Dr. Ana Tancawan, Dr. Stacie Bevans and Dr. Odia Stubbs. There will be NO PUBLIC VIEWING. Relatives and friends may sign The Book of Condolences at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
Olga Louise Wilchcombe, 97 a resident of #1 Grays Inn Drive Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at Church of The Ascension, West Beach Drive and Arden Forest Road Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Archdeacon Earl Hepburn. Olga was predeceased by her husband of fiftyfour years: Neville Bernard Wilchcombe Sr. she was the last survivor of her large family parents: Brooks and Melvina Sherman; brothers: Arlington, Walter, Harry, Curtis, Aubrey and Brooks Jr.; sisters: Alma Sawyer, Merle Roberts, Aileen Bell, Sybil RodgersBlack and Maria Sherman. Fond memories will forever be cherished by her children: Lin (Maurice) Glinton, Desiree (Wayne) Aranha, Joyann (Solomon) Saunders, Rochelle (Gary Black) Wilkinson and Neville (Monique) Wilchcombe II; grandchildren: Maurisa and Meryl Glinton; Rodney (Sabrina) Stuart; JeVaughan (ZoeAnn) and Jordan Wilkinson; Jasmine and Alana Wilchcombe; one great granddaughter: Kai Stuart; her god-children: Philip Sherman (deceased), Deborah Seymour, Rosalyn Dean, Stephanie Evans and Sonia Weech; aside from Olga’s numerous nieces and nephews gifted from her siblings, her life was also touched by many other loving and caring nieces and nephews including: those of the Late Arthur and George Sherman Clan, the Late Maria Bosfield Clan, the Late George Hanna Clan, as well as the Wilchcombe, Armbrister and Russell Clans of Grand Bahama, and her many wonderful adopted children and former colleagues. Relatives and friends may sign The Book of Condolences at The Church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Death Notices For Kendly Smith, 84
a resident of Joe Farrington Road, New Providence, Bahamas, died at Baptist Hospital, Miami Florida on Thursday, October 8, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Lorraine Smith; children: Adelaide Negron (Rick), Kenneth Smith (Michelle), Kim Gumbs (Ambrose) and Leticia Davis (Roderick), Kendly Garvis Smith; Denise Thompson (Trevor), Paulette Davis (Edison) and a host of Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Marguerita Yvonne McKay, 71
Daron Thomas Pedican/ Thompson, 50
a resident of Barbados Street, Golden Gates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Bullocks Harbor, Berry Island, Bahamas died at her residence on Monday, October 5, 2026.
a resident of #83 Doughty Lane, Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas died on Thursday, 1st October, 2026 at The Rand Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her sons: Damon Longley, Demarro Atkinson; daughters: Kesna Morley, Bekesia Hamilton, Marvette (Camron) Ferguson; 13 grandchildren: De’marinique, Da Shante, Shandanique, Demarro Jr., Cameron, Dyamond, De Mari, Darron Jr., Samya, Daliyah, Raniya, Keishawn, Darinique; 2 great grandchildren: Ta’ Layla, Kacia; brother: Montgomery McKay; sister: Agnes Jones, Mary Mckay; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
He is survived by his mothers: Matriarchs Inez Susan Pedican & Eleanor ThurstonThompson “Mama T”; adopted mother: Matriarch Adelina Reckley- McIntosh; brothers: David Hudson Simms, Pastor Frank Jefferson (Jeffrey) Thompson, Stephan “Steve”, Pedro Sr., Jimmy James Thompson; sisters: Wendy Paulette Sands, Donna Alrita Knowles, Andrea Thompson; sister-in-law: Chantel Simms, Barbara & Shanell Thompson, Marcia RodriguezThompson and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Oliver Clement Adderley, 70 a resident of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas, who died at his residence on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at St. John’s Anglican Church, Dunmore Street, Harbour Island, Eleuthera. The Rev’d Father Rondeno Rolle will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas. He was predeceased by his father: Mervin Adderley; mother: Althea Knowles; son: Clemente Adderley; daughter: Thereze Adderley-Johnson; sisters: Violet Roach, Idena Burrows, Rosemae Thompson, Marjorie Ferguson, Iris Adderley, and Angela Jones; sister-in-law: Carmatia Saunders; brothers: Mervin Jr., Theophilus, Richard, Patrick, Blake, Anthony Sr. and Derek Adderley; nephews: Frahkan Cooper and Roosevelt Brown; nieces: Alexis Roberts and Antonia Moss-Roker. His memories will forever linger in the hearts of his beloved family his wife: Veronica Adderley; daughters: Lillian Fox (James) and Simone Adderley (Stanford); adopted daughter: Dahanti Lightbourne; sons: Angelo and Anvardo Adderley; grandchildren: Jaynae, Jayynia and Jamere Petty, Barbara, Brendan, Briell and Brooklyn Hepburn, Azaria, Cle’Maya, Javon, Angelo Jr., Andejah, Anjaleah, Antaijah, Aneriella Adderley, and Staniya Russell; great grandchild: Azalia McKenzie; sisters: Willadale Granger (Glen), Eyvonne Dendy (Larry), Paulette Zonicle, Georgina Saunders (Leslie), Tonjia Burrows (Lester), Gilda Adderley, Ingrid Kerr (Raymond) and Myrtle Smith; brothers: Anthony “Skeebo” Roberts I (Gina), Michael (Aisha), Kenneth (Dr. Bernadette Adderley), Angelo (Dr. Hilary Brown-Adderley), Trevor (Sonia), Carlton Adderley (Daphne), and Raymond Miller; adopted brother: John Hall Sr.; sisters-in-law: Monica and Pamela Adderley; nieces: Shandricka Jackson, Cheyenne Granger, Dr. Etenesh Adderley-Cooper, Ebsalom Dendy, Dr. Aaliah Zonicle, Capt. Chantal, Amanda, Michelle, Kennisha, Jenae, Jonelle, Ruth, Amanda , Sandra, Maria, and Paulette Adderley, Logan and Cameron Burrows, Jondeisha (Precious) and Jonalecia Hall, Shianne Rolle, Keithia and Sherkera Roberts, Wendy Bryant, Sabrina Rolle, Stacy Smith, Kayla Kerr, Vanessa Longley, Tanya Brice, Erin Moss, Lakesha Fisher, Dr. Dephia Smith, Kimberly Hanna, Katina Roach, Fran Haven, Karen Stubbs, Deborah Bain, Ingrid Brown, Evie Ferguson, Patrice Demeritte, Patricia Thompson, Patrona Robinson, Patyence Adderley-Buil, China Tyson, and Carlette Crosby; nephews: Anthony II, Antoine, Ashley and Andre Roberts, Leescott, Matthew, Brandyn, Kyle, Daniel Sr., Joshua, Senior Assistant Commissioner Dwight, Assistant Superintendent Sean, Marcus, and Ramando Adderley, Nicholas Saunders, John Jr. and Jonethan Hall,
Marvin Duncombe, Ramon Kerr, Rev. Stanley Jr. and Andrew Burrows, Hon. Patrick Adderley Jr. (Counsel General, Washington DC), Richard, Thomas, Trevor, Michael “Mikey”, Anthony Jr. “TJ”, Dr. Patton, Julian, Mervin, Theodore, Derick, Cedrick, and Creflo Adderley, Dwight, Pedro, and Sean Ferguson; grand-nieces: Alexis, Taylor, Tyah Amoy, and Aria Roberts, Tajee and Kamrin Roker, Monique Wallace, Bria Wilson, Breyell Jackson, Aria, Malia, and Keanna Adderley; grandnephews: Anthony Roberts III, Jayden Roker, Bryson and Braylon Jackson, Elijah and Zion Cooper, Keelyn, Kyrie, Daniel Jr. Adderley, and Dominique Wilson; great-grand nieces: Rheignn Kolski and Rhiver Wilson, numerous relatives and friends including: Ricky Mackey and Family, Dinique Rolle, Tyrone, Patricia, Wesley, Theresa, Sandra and Nicki Archer, Valarie McCoy, Superintendent Kelsey Farquharson (Best Friend), Assistant Superintendent Tekenia Taylor, Sean Major, Francis Collie, Dr. Gertrude Tinker, Patrice Poitier-Wof and Harboura PoitierColeby, Sherry Rolle, Christine, Stephen Sr., Charles and Michael Beneby, Kimberly Adderley and Family, Linda Burrows and Family, Fox, Cox and Don’t Blink Families, Royal Bahamas Police Force Grand Bahama and Northern Bahamas District, Bahama Agricultural Corporation, Rev. Dr.Vaughan and Dr. Wendy Cash, Nurses Eulogy Department, Harbour All Age School, Kazim and Patrilee Hield, Dr. Bethel and Nurses of Harbour Island Clinic, Jubilee Cathedral Church, and Commonwealth Funeral Home Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME, INDEPENDENCE DRIVE on (TODAY) Thursday from 9:00a.m.11:00 a.m. and at the Church in Harbour Island on Friday from 7:30 p.m. until service time on Saturday.
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Naomi Davis, 78 of Chrysanthemum Avenue, Garden Hills #1, New Providence, Bahamas, and formerly of Rock Sound, Eleuthera, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. Cherished memories are held by her adopted daughters: Kendra Darling and Tuesday Bowleg; sisters: Maefield Young and Marie Rolle; brother-in-law: Joseph Saunders; sister-in-law: Helen Davis; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives Funeral arranhements are entrusted to THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERA HOME and will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Services For Altamont Robinson, 80
Damon Damian Bradshaw, 44
of #47 Acklins Street, New Providence, Bahamas.
of #12 Alexandria Road, Sunset Park, New Providence, The Bahamas.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 17th October, 2026, 11:00 a.m at Westridge Church of Christ, Munnings Road, New Providence, Bahamas.
Funeral Service will be a Graveside Service only, held on Friday, 16th October, 2026, 11:00 a.m at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, J.F.K Drive & Gladstone Road.
Officiating will be Elder Clyde Symonette assisted by Elder Glenn Pratt and other ministers of the gospel.
Officiating this service will be Colonel Oral Morris assisted by Dr. Joan E. Laing and other ministers of the gospel.
The deceased will be cremated. The Funeral Service will conclude with prayers of committal at the Church. There will be no graveside service. He is survived by his special friend: Paula Mae Robinson son: Mario Robinson; daughters: Rachel Robinson-Clarke and Shandira Robinson; sisters: Pam Robinson Oliver Robinson and Sadie Robinson; brothers: Utel Robinson and Rupert Robinson; grandchildren: Lashan Robinson, Rafe Clarke, Ethany Clarke, Alicia Williams, Kevon Coleby, Trevon Coleby; great grandchildren: Brayden William, Domyia Butler; nieces: Marie Robinson, Donnan Clarke, Tracey Ann Brown, Shanna Brown, Raquel Robinson-Bain, Andrea Robinson, Gloria Nalley, Sabrina Anderson, Zoey Gilzenine, Raviena Robinson, Jadive Robinson Nephews: Andre Robinson, Omar Robinson, Oral Brown, Nicanor Brown, Kemer Brown, Samuel Gordon, Michael Robinson, Jonile Robinson and a host of other relatives and Friends. Although he is no longer with us, his love dedication, and memory will remain in our hearts forever. The family appreciates your prayers and condolences expressed during their time of bereavement. Please forgive us if your name has inadvertently been omitted; your love, kindness, and support are sincerely appreciated and will always be remembered. May His Soul Rest In Peace! We thank everyone for their prayers and support during this time. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial Funeral Home, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Friday, 16th October, 2026 from 11:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
He was predeceased by his Mother: Camila Bradshaw Father: Henry Bradshaw Grandmother: Gloria Rowley-Johnson Grandfather: Charles Johnson Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Alicia Bradshaw; sons: Christian Bradshaw, Ethan Bradshaw, Daniel Bradshaw; daughter: Christina Bradshaw; sister: Leoda Bradshaw; brothers: Christopher Bradshaw, Kurt Bradshaw, Kingdom Ambassadors International Family, CG Atlantic Family, Lyford Cay International School, The Salvation Army Church and Headquarters and a host of other relatives and friends. Please forgive us if your name has inadvertently been omitted; your love, kindness, and support are sincerely appreciated and will always be remembered. May His Soul Rest In Peace! The family thanks everyone for their prayers, support and condolences during this time. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects in the “Rudolph Pratt Memorial Suite” at Amethyst Memorial Funeral Home, #534 East Street South (opposite Fresh Auto Car Lot) on Thursday, 15th October, 2026 from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
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Funeral Service For Anastacia Johnson, 51
Death Notice For Dorothy Culmer Davis, 28
will be held at The New Redeemed Tabernacle Church Of God in Christ, Refuge Court off Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at11:00a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Tony Leroy Hanna assisted by Pastor Terry Sears Sr. and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads, New Providences.
of East Street, New Providence, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margret Hospital on Thursday, October 1st, 2026. Left to cherish her memory is her parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later time.
Survived by mother: Alma Ruth Rugby(Deceased); father: ErnestJohnson Sr.; children: Shantae Johnson (David), Latrell Johnson (deceased), Daniel Johnson, Elkino Brown Jr.; grandchildren: Unique Morley, Davaughn McPhee, Davion McPhee, Deangelo Mackey; brothers:David Rigby, Kevin Rigby (Theresa),Donald Rigby (deceased) (Shamice) Garrad A Rigby(Candaclyn), Ernest Johnson II, Glen Johnson; sisters: Henrietta Gilbert, Nocyia Johnson -Saunders, Dominique Johnson- Alexander, Jacqueline Whyles(Dougal); aunts: Helen Williams, Rev. Lucinda Rolle, Henrietta Brown, Ruthamae Lightbourne, Louis Doset; uncle: Sam Rolle, Godfrey Johnson. Special Friend Elkino Brown Sr. and a host of other relatives and friends. Family and friends may pay their last respects at Legacy Memorial Mortuary, #85 Mt Royal Avenue, New Providence on Friday, October 16th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time .
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Funeral Service For Elona Sweeting, 87 affectionately called “Lorna” of Green Castle, Eleuthera, Bahamas will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Voice of Deliverance Disciple Center Temple, #6 Deliverance Way, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Apostle Leon Wallace and Prophet Phillip Miller assisted by Bishop Carl F. Curry and Apostle C.J Miller. Interment will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road, New Providence. Left to cherish Lorna’s precious fond memories are her daughter: Catherine Butler; adopted/spiritual son: Apostle Leon Wallace; grandsons: Vesco Hanna, Granville and Achara Wallace and Gladstone and Ryan Brown; granddaughter: Laron Wallace; great-grandchildren: Brittney, Jasmin, Brooke, Brandon and Justin Hanna; brother: Samuel (Simone) Morley Jr.; sisters: Corenetta Lee and Blanche Morley; brothers-in-law: Joseph (Mary) Sweeting and James (Bernadette) Sweeting; sisters-in-law: Ethelyn Morley, Veronica Culmer, Matalie Morley, Judy McCoymick, Martha Bridgewater and Lean Sweeting; god-children: Ken and Shanique Miller; nephews: Charles (Nenia) Fox, Rubert (Michelle) Anderson, Edwin Morley, Prince and Joseph Burrows, Dwain (Paula) Morley, Devon (Charmaine ) Morley, Devardo Lee, Bernard (Josephine) Morley, Anton (Kayla) Morley, Sammy Morley, Marvin Major, Lil Mo and Trey Morley; nieces: Jacqueline (Melvin) Morris, Erica Lightbourne, Michelle Fox, Roslyn Morley, Rochelle Sands, Blanche Fox Butler, Dellarese Morley, Tammy Morley Archer, Nicky Morley, Lenora (Stevee) Ward, Leasa Hawkins, Leslyn Morley, Lavelle (Bernard Sr.) Rolle, Patsy and Patrice Burrows, Patrice (Earl) Lawerence, Verla Pratt and Alexandria Morley; numerous grand nephews and grand nieces and a host of other relatives and friends including: Patricia Saunders and Family, Margaret Johnson and Family, Gretchen Nelson and Family, Monica Lloyd and Family, Lavern Bridgewater and Family, Shelly Bethel and Family, Willie Ann Thompson Armbrister and Family, George Edwards and Family, Elaine (Herbert) McKinney and Family, Recina Scully, Hilbert and Margaret Richards and Family, Willimae Sweeting, Lavern Percentie and Family, Sandra Rolle, Karette Maynard, Randy Thompson, Glenda Virgil, Oral and Annisemae Curtis and Family, South and Central Eleuthera Communities, Apostle Cloyd (Terecita) Miller and Family, Anthony Miller and Family, Evelyn Rolle, Isabelle Cummings, Rachel Miller, Iva Butler, Elder Boston and Associate Pastor Patsy Morley, James Morley, Bishop Anthony (Viola) Morley, Theophilus Morley, Pastor Phillip Miller, Bettymae Hall, Maxine Miller, Elizabeth (Hubert Jr.) Mackey, Thomas Moxey and Family, Claudia
Sands and Family, Diana Sands and Family, Wilton Strachan and Family, lan Webb and Family, Peter Brown and Family, Matthew Johnson and Family, Glenroy Brown, Prime Minister Hon. Philip “Brave” Davis, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin, Hon. Zane Lightbourn, Hon. Clay Sweeting, Hon. Mario Bowleg, Hon. Keith Bell, Mr. Syvanus Petty, Hon. Leo Loghtbourne, Mr. Michael C. Pintard, Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles, Dr. Andre Rollins, Dr. Linwood Brown, Curtis Newbold, George Ferguson, Reo Horton, Rashard McKenzie, Omega PSI PHI Fraternity, Wemyss Bight Clinic, Bernadette Forbes, Tamika Cooper, The Market Place, Cape Eleuthera, Cotton Bay, J.S. Johnson, Sandy Morley, Steven Morley, Omar “Andy” Richards, Portia, Shanell, Angela and Monique Richards, Samantha Petty and Earnell (Deanne) Thompson, Jepthah, Ronald, Shavone, Sudonna and Tacorra McPhee, Dervin, Alphonso and Treco Adderley, Raquel Morley-Woodside and Family, Kenard Mackey, Kevin Hudson, Daniel Gibson and Family, Whylly Family, The Mackey Family, The Richards Family, The Lightbourne Family, Deliverance Revival Centre, Hotel Corporation Board, Bahamas Feeding Network, B.U.T Retirees Club and The Green Castle Community. The Religious Communities: Apostle C. J. Miller, Apostle Ernest Sweeting, Bishop Anthony Morley, Pastor Phillip Miller, Apostle Herman L. Reo. Louise Cash,Bishop Prophet Larence Rolle- International Deliverance Praying Ministries, Apostle George and Prophetess Saveletha Fowler-Final Hour Apostolic Global Ministries, Pastor Hubert Mackey, Pastor Wade Mackey, Bishop Anthony Farrington, Bishop Delton Fernander, Bishop Valentino Williams and Prophetess Dr. Shameka Morley. Viewing will be held in the Serenity Suite at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, Robinson and Soldier Roads on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
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Lottie Parmella Williamson, 86 a resident of #7 Beach Drive, Adelaide Village, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Abraham’s Bay, Mayaguana, Bahamas, who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Monday, 12th October, 2026. She is survived by her daughter: Melony Dean; grandchildren: O’nise Dean, O’Shanique Dean, Owen Dean Jr. and Omari Dean; siblings: Blanche Deveaux and Ethlyn Deleveaux; and a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
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Dr. Rochelle Clotilda Lightbourn, 67
a resident of Halifax Road, Stapleton Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas who died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 29th September 2026. She was predeceased by her son: Ricardo Deveaux; Mother: Olga Brown; father: Kenneth Lightbourn. She is survived by her granddaughter: Taitianna Deveaux; great-grandchildren: Brayden and Braxton McDonald; sisters: Altemese Austin, Karen Bethel, Rosita Lightbourn, Tonia Lightbourn, Ellen Patton, Barbara Bethel and Emmerita Munroe; brothers: Kenneth Lightbourn Jr., Kirklyn Lightbourn, Martin Lightbourn, Mario Lightbourn and Ricardo Lightbourn; aunt: Shirley LightbournPappageorge; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalised and will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Rashad Bryant Black, 38
Angela Estell Stuart, 67
a resident of Rocky Pine Road off McKinney Drive, New Providence, Bahamas, who died at his residence on Tuesday, 6th October, 2026.
a resident of Fire Road, North Andros, Bahamas who died at her residence on Monday, 5th October 2026.
He is survived by his mother: Psyche Black; step father: Kermit Rolle; grandmother: Daisy Strapp; siblings: Kyrah Rolle and Kerrington Rolle; special friend: Patrell Lamm; nephew: Kairo Lockhart; niece: K’Liyah Rolle and a host of other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her daughters: Shenequa Miller and Ketisha Miller; grandchildren: Trevor Evans Jr., Tenaj Evans, Christy Miller and Niia Miller; siblings: Carolyn Knowles, Sabrina Maycock and Cyril Stuart; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are being finalised and will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Berkitt Kameryon Knowles, 38
Mrs. Theresa Johnson-Frith, 64 affectionately called “Reasa”
a resident of #2 Churchill Drive, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Lowe Sound, Andros, Bahamas, who died at his family residence, Talbot Street, Nassau Village, New Providence on Friday, October 9th 2026. He was predeceased by his father: Samuel Knowles He is survived by his mother: Patricia Mae Miller; adopted father: Bishop Damien Fox-Gibson; adopted grandmother: Dr. Pastor Mervie Knowles; sisters: Candace Cartwright, Min. Carmell Johnson-Lynes (Det. PC Michael Sr. R.B.P.F), Cindy Johnson, Lauralee Knowles, Lathera Knowles, Ruthnell (Ron) Bethel, Petty Officer Malissa Richardson-Bernard (R.B.D.F) and Madeleine Jean; brothers: Samuel Miller, R. Inps. Perry (Nurse Anikita) Knowles (R.B.P.F), Supt. Kemuel (Nursing Officer 1 Tamica) Knowles (R.B.P.F), Lashawn Fox, PC 507 Deshawn McKinney (R.B.P.F), Okell Solomon, Emmanuel Fox, John Fox of (Atlanta), Latrez Newbold-Fox, Sterling StrachanFox, Travis Cambridge-Fox of (Texas), Bernardo Gray-Fox of (Florida), Edgar Fox of (Colorado), Daniel Fox of (Mabel, Florida) and Reagan Fox of (Toronto, Canada); aunts: Firstina Demeritte, Alberta Barr, Maria (Nelson) Wells- Deveaux, Helen (Tony) Aimes, Tamerley Russell, WPC 3524 Yvonne Adderley (R.B.P.F), Yvette Gibson, Rochelle Gibson-Bain, Rhonda Gibson, Yvette Roxbury, Lisa Fox and Shannya Fox; Uncles: Rev. Cleveland. D. and Rev. Samantha Wells, Fredrick Wells, Rev. Dr. Glendon E. Rolle and Batemen Smith; grandaunt: Evangelist Sarah Jolly; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.
of Martin Town, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas died at the Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents: Joe and Viola Johnson; daughter: Charlene Frith and Sister, Chris Lee. She is survived by her husband: Charles Frith Sr.; son: Charles Frith Jr.; daughters: Crystal and Christina Frith; step daughters: Tiffany, Eunice Frith Natasha Ferguson, and Susan Grant; grandchildren: Don Stuart, Nikia Frith and Daviah Williams, Charles “CJ” Grant, Latalia and Laveah Edgecombe, Tremya Wallace, Mario and Mickayla Hepburn, King and Sa’Riyah Bain, Demetra Wells, Addnash Morris, Kevin Grant Jr., Stephanique Brown, Charity Rolle and Basilnique Rolle; brothers: Jeffery (Jeanalee) and Berry (Sherona) Johnson Brian Johnson George Johnson and RC 3820 Johnson (Calsey); sisters: Reponcal, Margarita, Patricia Johnson and Marita Sawyer; brothers-in-law: Gary and Samuel Frith; sisters-in-law: Jackie Evans, Laverne Deleveaux, Lucille and Joyce Frith; numerous nieces and nephews; aunts: Eva (Harry) Burrows and Willamae Laroda and a host of other Relatives and Friends. Arrangements for the Funeral Services are being finalized and details will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Mr. Carl Basil Williams, 52 of #3 Almond Road, Pioneer’s Loop, Grand Bahama, Bahamas and Bartlett Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at A Call to Holiness Ministries Agape House, Pioneer’s Loop, Freeport, Grand Bahama. Officiating will be Apostle Anthony Grant and Apostle Pastor Anne Grant. Interment will follow at Harbour West Public Cemetery, Bartlett Hill, Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of his loving and devoted parents: Griffith and Vernice Williams; sisters: Laverne (Ricardo) Wilson, Fiona (Jayson) Cooper, Harley, Mellony and Tiana Williams; brothers: Danny (Khaunda), Edward (Diethra), and Sheru Williams; nieces: R/N Shanae Bethel-Butler (Apostle Leroy Butler), Rickia Wilson, Jasmine (Terrence) Jones, Jaystina (Darino) Bethell, Jayde’n, Jamilah, and Jamiah Cooper, Stephanie (Trevor) Sherman, Shakelia, Shiann, Shania, Chantique, Dan’nya, and Avia Williams, Jatalia Moss, Shante Williams-Kelly (Thomas Kelly); nephews: Ricardo Wilson, Wadney Simmons, Edward Jr., Hezikiah and Darron Williams, Antonio Morrison, Trayveon and Tyree Grant, and Trayvon Moss; grandnieces: Amira and Aria Jones, Dalahni Bethell, A’zaria Russell, Trinity Sherman, Royel Butler, Promise and Peyton Doe, Casidi and Cali McClendon, Aalaysia, Winter, Willow, and Waverly Williams; Grandnephews: Ashaé Morrison, Trenton Sherman, Micah, Jeremiah, and Malachi Williams; aunts: Charlotte Armbrister, Jena Major, Linda Mae Stubbs, Carrie (Willard) Smith, Gretal and Thelma Williams; uncles: George (Margarette), Rufus (Pat), Stanley, Marshall, Charles, and Kenneth Williams and John Braynen; and a host of other Relatives and Friends including: Johjane and Jecholiah Braynen, Jonell Cox, Patrice Lawrence, Devon and Deon Armbrister, Harry (Charmaine), Roger, George Jr., and Jeremy (Deidre) Williams, Bethsheba Clarke, Maryann, Hillary, Diane, Betty, and John Williams, Shemika, Ben and Donna Stubbs, Shericka Williams, Deanne, Nancy, Keith, and Clifford Capron, Wesley and Lesliann Hepburn, Valrey and Patrice Johnson, Carolyn Cooper, Stacy Capron-Rolle, Venzana Major, Ava and Sheron Capron, Michael, Kenny, David, and Dave Capron, Brenda, Gloria, Barr, Sandra, and Theresa Jolly, Cheerful, Chester, Charles, and Clyde Handfield, Catherine Robinson, Shurine Nichols, Janny Arthur, Keyandra Anderson-Mackie, Ricardo (Tabitha) Paul, Shanilah Johnson, Dra’vya Cox, Keith Rose, Genesis Sherman, Si’annah Armbrister, Gabrielle, Gavin, and Gary Lawrence. Viewing will be held in the “Serenity Suite” at Restview Memorial Mortuary and Crematorium Limited, #11-A Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
Vernon J. Woodside, 69 affectionately known as ‘Papi’ & ‘Mr. Woody’
of Price Street, Nassau Village Subdivision, New Providence, Bahamas. Service will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, 11:00a.m. at The Christian Tabernacle Church, Robinson Road and Market Streets, New Prolvidence. Officiating will be Apostle Christopher Russell assisted by Pastor Anna Russell. Internment will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. He leaves to cherish his memory to his beloved wife:Thelma Woodside; his mother: Winifred Pratt; his daughters: ASP Verna Woodside, Cheetara Woodside-Hall, Terez WoodsideEvans, and Tiffany Munroe; his sons: Mario Woodside, Hansel and Todd Rolle; his beloved dog: Tanango Woodside, his sons-in-law: Dwight Evans, Nicholas Hall and Valentino Munroe; he is also lovingly remembered by his siblings: Jubilee Smith, Kirkland, Krisken, and Glen Woodside, Sandra Moxey, Prince Jr., Christopher, Bertram, Latoya and Rosetta Woodside; his aunts and uncle: Jocelyn Pratt, Minelaee Hanchell, Anthony Woodside. His in-laws, Edna and Loney Baker, Charlene Poitier, Prescola Rolle, Nellie Mae Woodside, Larry Rolle Sr. and Phillip Smith; his treasured grandchildren: Thaddeus and Te’naz Woodside; Gia, Gabriella and Santia Woodside; Taliyah, Tanea and True Evans; Jasmine, Khari and Khai Rolle; Tavea Brice; Jaelyn Munroe; Angel Hall and T’Shon Collins; his nieces and nephews: Kim McKinney, Kishna Bodie, Petra Poitier, Felicia Spence, Aaliyah, Amir and Levi Rolle; Tenisha and Larry Rolle Jr.; Tera Cox; Phillipa and Florinda Smith; Aretha and Andrew Taylor; Rokara and Divinci Rolle; Daria and Olinka Cambridge; Allison Thompson; Rudy McPhee; Phillip Sr. and Stevana Rolle; a host of other relatives and friends including: Emerald Smith, Lydia Washington, Thelma Newbold, Leroy Pratt, Robert Pratt, Daniel Ferguson II, Nora Conyers, Shonel Ferguson, William Pearce, Dail Pearce, Clinton Pearce, Kirsten Reid, Agatha Pratt, Reginald Pratt, Margaret McCartney, Shwna Davis, Janice Johnson, Dewayne Bullard, Kharisma Roberts-Smith and Dewynkhar Pratt, Kirkland “Conchman” Thompson and Family, The Miller Family, The Rahming Family, Phillip Cooper and Family, Rosella Moxey and Family, Michelle Davis and Family, Shelia Lloyd and Family, Pastor Reginald Mckenzie and Family, Pastor Adam Brown and Family, Nadia McPhee and Family, Greg And Elizabeth Thompson, Maqueen Demeritte and Family, The Smith Family, Shenique Hall and Family, Kirk Moss and Family, Ted Curtis and Family, Luke Lindor and Family, Mr. Ingraham and Family, Brendalee Munroe and Family, Eloise Adderly and Family, Katiemae Mckenzie and Family, Maureen Musgrove and Family, The Gibson Family, The Williams Family, The Poop Deck Restaurant Family, The Price Street Family, The Bahamas Experience Staff and Drivers, along with a host of extended relatives, friends, fellow musicians and others whose lives Vernon touched. He will be missed Friends may pay their last respects in the Chapel at Eternal Rest mortuary located on Market Street and Oxford Avenue, New Providence on Friday, October 16th, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. yntil 5:00pm and again at The Church on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time. May His Soul Rest In Peace!
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Hilda Melvina Taylor, 92
Eugene Turnquest, 92 of Scrub Hill, Long Island, Bahamas, who died on September 11th, 2026, will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, Buckley’s, Long Island. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. Ruel Strachan assisted by the Clergy. Interment will follow in the Church’s Cemetery.
of Yamacraw Beach Estates, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Tait’s, Long Island, Bahamas who died on Friday, September 25th, 2026, will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Robinson and Claridge Roads, New Providence on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Father Jay Cartwright. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, New Providence. She is survived by her children: Kenneth Taylor, Sarah Taylor and Theresa Kemp; adopted daughters: Sharon Dean and Cassandra Dean; son-in-law: Charles Kemp; grandchildren: Marshario Taylor (Neicy), Phillip Dean (Shan), Clency (Mardia) Dean, Adam (Macy) Dean, Jamal (Anishka) Dean, Prince Dean, Staycie (Jerome) Bremmer, Shavonne (N. Leroy) Smith, Sheniqua (Christopher) Pugh, Sasha (Felton) Beneby; great-grandchildren: Pacey, Destiny, Kenadie, Jasiah, Elianna, IvyTru, Scotlyn,nHailey, Marsharia, Jamia, Jamal Jr., Ariana, Elena, Abel, Prince Jr., Journie, N. Adam, Noelle, Caylee, Caitlyn, Cayla, Felia, Zayn; nephews and nieces: Bruce, Perry, Paul and Mandy Dean; Corline Major;Angela Kelly; and Genetta Bridgewater; grand-nieces and grandnephews: Charmaine, Charlton, Karen, Kevin, Jessica, Tonia, Jimmy, Castelo, Corey, Brindisa, Gregory, Shaundell, Jason, Rico, Sabrina, Clete, Jennifer, Desra, Erica, Shanara, Natasha, Therisma, Kendrick, Shorn, Jerome, Jermaine, William Jr., Davaughn, Je’Vaughn, Malik and Damarion; other relatives and friends: Charise Taylor & Family, Elvisa Hanna & Family, Jelva Lloyd & Family, Victoria Major & Family, Jasmine Bain Family, Hazel Darville & Family, Clarence, Raymond, Sandra and Sonia Dean, Rashan, Caleb, Delores Major & Family, Bertram Major & Family, Inez Major & Family, Daniel and Maxwell Dean, Delarese Major & Family, Juanita Taylor & Family, Mary Dawkins & Family, Burdie Davis & Family, Maria Dorsett & Family, Felton Sr. & Eldora Beneby & Family, Harry Kemp & Family, Julian Kemp & Family, Donna Smith & Family, Bernadin Midelene/Caregiver and the entire Taits and Roses Community. Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the Church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Rosemary Turnquest; daughters:Diane Turnquest, Joycelyn Finlayson, Pamrica Turnquest, Karen and Dirgaine Knowles and Ilene Smith; sons: Eariel Arlington and Wendall Turnquest, Tyrone, Victor, Tommy and Casen Cooper, Carrington, Barry and Leonard Knowles; sisters: Enid Major and Jeannie Isaacs; sister-in-law: Althea Hepburn; grandchildren: Clarence Finlayson III, Justin Finlayson, Kevin Hepburn, Denair Miller, Rosemary, Aleya, Aleasha, Allison, Anthony and Eugene Turnquest, Damario Davidson and Jimmy Johnson, Lovinia Knowles, Paul Turnquest, Karen Knowles, Kenrick and Alison Pratt, Bria, Aaliya, Claudia and Bareka Knowles, Teko Pratt, Leaward, Rashad, Barry Jr., Brandon, Marcian, Rashad and Kino Knowles, Phillencia Farquharson, Denise Knowles, Cardinal Jr., Cardisha Rolle, Cardina Kemp, Tenicka Turnquest, Morwood (Charles) Tyla and Tennora Collymore; numerous great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews including: Mark and Stanley Major, Joanne Capron, Gervina Isaacs McDonald (Robin) Darin Isaacs (Chip), Deborah and Sharon Turnquest and Michelle Turnquest Williams, Bertram Jr. (Genevie), Stafford Turnquest (Star), Orville (Christine) Turnquest, Cecil Smith (Jan), Andrew Smith (Miriam), Shadrack Smith (Alice), Dino Smith (Sheryl), Melvina Lavarity, Agatha Cartwright; grandnieces and grandnephews including: Martin Pinder, Meguiel Strachan, Juanita Capron-McCartney, Jelita Rolle, James and Kendora Capron, Megan McKenzie, Madison Major; numerous cousins including: Orlando Turnquest, Daisy Williams, Patrick and Theodore Turnquest, Shirley Turnquest, Daisy Williams, Maris Carey, and Dame Ivy Dumont; numerous other relatives and friends including: Deborah and David Miller, David, Bernadette and Aussie Hepburn, Arthur “Hammer”Morris, Raymond Sands, Douglas Pyfrom, The Turnquest, Major and Miller Families, Central Furniture Family, Deadman’s Cay and Scrub Hill Families, Ritchie, Cartwright, Watkins, and Knowles Family, Marilyn Watson and Family, Edgecombe and Burrows Families, Kyle Farquharson, The Kemp Road Family, and all those too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, Buckley’s, Long Island on Friday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 9:00am until service time. Arrangements are being handled by Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence, Bahamas.
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Mersay Jennifer Miller, 63
of Bitteroot Street, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Monday, September 28th, 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, 11:00am at Christian Life Church, Seabreeze Lane, New Providence. Officiating will be Senior Pastor Jay Simms assisted by other ministers. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Road, New Providence. Her journey on earth has ended, but her love, her laughter, and her precious memories will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved her. Mersay was predeceased by her husband: Humphrey Miller, and son: Bruce Sands Jr. She leaves behind to Cherish her memories her parents: Aljournal and Geneva Miller; children: Leading Mechanic Jeremy (Alicia) Sands, Shorn and Brandin Miller, Humphrey Miller jr, Brunique Sands, Khadijah Hamilton and Alexis and Nikki Miller; sisters: Corrine Miller, Vernita Miller (Craig), Patrice (Dr. Charles) Rahming, and Natasha Miller; brothers: Chief Superintendent Elvis Aljournal (Devon) Miller, and Delvwyn Miller; grandchildren: Brandin Jr, and Braelyn Miller, Jeremy Jr., and Layla Sands and A’ja Miller; aunts: Mary Taylor, Margaret Miller-Turnquest, Audrey (Andy) Williams, Beverley Miller, Deborah Knowles and Lilly Knowles; uncles: Allan Miller, Harry Knowles, Rodrick Knowles, Mertland Turnquest; nieces: Gabrielle Warrior (Marc), Crystal RahmingDutey (Shalom), Rowaine Munroe, Kadijah Miller, Gia Minnis, Elliya Miller, Tamae Dorsett and Iana Graham; nephews: Omar Miller, Nicholas Rahming; mother-in-law: Joycelyn Pratt; brothers-in-law: Chief Petty Officer Ian Graham, Antoine (Camillle) Jones, Petty Officer Comfort (Yolanda) Miller, Leading Seaman Renaldo (Carlisa) Miller, and Rashad Miller; sisters-in-law: Rochelle, Marilyn, Enid, Deputy Commander of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Captain Natasha Miller, Karen Miller and Nicola Miller-Garcia (Cruz), Uhura Woodside (Stephen); cousins: Martha Moree, Celestine, Esther and Cynthia Taylor, Brenda Bain, Deborah Hassan, Maryann Wilson, Lilly Taylor, Willis and Henry Taylor, Goldie Ranger, Shirley, Anthony, Raymond, Kevin, Jeffrey, Maurice Knowles and Hazel Thompson, Margaret Adderley, Edith Pinder, Michael and Shawn Knowles, Tanique Thompson, Diann and Pamela Knowles, Michelle Bethel, David and Basil Knowles, Ingrid Martin, Linda, Daisy and John Wright, Otis, Kirk and Basil Knowles, Stephanie, Patrick, Ambrose, Derrick, James, Levi and John Knowles, Pauline and Gwendolyn Burrows, Schavorne, Camille, Rochelle, Denvar, Donnamae, Kitty and D’Andra Miller, Bernadette and Bernice Turnquest, Franklyn, Mizpah, Nakito, Franchesca, Comal and Devin Williams, Destinique Wilson, Kevin and Marvin Miller, Bryon Wilson and Leroy Cartwright; special friends: Eliakim Ferguson, Tonya and Seth Ferguson, Lillis Thompson, Mavis Culmer, Garrison, Kalisa, Grayson & Kayson Clarke Kathrine Johnson-Compoe, Elouise Fernander Carl Oliver, Mr. Glen Lightbourne, Melissa Ann Taylor, Ladwana Carey, Aden Collins, Jewel Fountain, Mary Cartwright and Family, Marion Cartwright and Family, Pastor Muriel McIntosh and Family, Tanya Monique Penn and Family, Lakia Carey, Ieasha Pinder and family, Simone Murphy and family, Gaynell Higgs and family, Chrishelle Pyfrom and Family, Robert Hanchell, Mr. Andrew and Sherilee Rolle, Tarouna Sands and Family, Theodore Thompson and Family, Angela McFarlane and Family, William and Willam Lockhart, Gloria Sweeting and Family.
Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am until service time.
Ervin Brown, 51 of Lemon Street, New Providence, Bahamas who died on Tuesday, September 20th, 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, 11:00am at God’s Dwelling Place Ministries International, Harrold Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Apostle Dr. Bradley Moxey assisted by other ministers. Interment will follow in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen and Spikenard Roads, NewProvidence. His survived by his sisters: Prophetess Annamae Charlton, Lovinia Brown, Dolly Brown, Beulah Jardine, Francinamae Brown-Levarity, and Antoinette Lewis; brothers: Perry Brown (Vanessa) and Jason Brown; aunts: Nora McCalla and Iris Albury; uncles: Stanley McCalla and Rudolph Albury; Godparents: Sis. Yvonne Behrens and Mother Cynthia; step father: Elder Leon Charlton (Mother Ena Charlton); nieces: Michelle (Dot) Charlton, Peaches Brown, Kyara Ferguson, Lovesha Robinson, Jashonna Brown, Skye Brown, Yden Brown, Serenity Brown, Harmony Brown, Althea Williams, Ganelle Williams and Tazeia Humes, Breanna Charlton and Melica Smith; nephews: Leslie (Marvalyn), Leonardo (Stacy), Demetrius Charlton, Phashad Arnette, Jonathan Charlton (Jorelle), Shondre Charlton, Marine Officer Jamaro Humes, Jr., Calvin Brown, Nicklas King, Police Constable Kwame King, Perry Brown, Jr., Jim Brown, Chosen, Brown, Lamond Ferguson, Bradley Henfield, Leonardo Charlton, Jr., Demetrius Charlton, Jr., Jarvis Charlton, Reio Charlton, Carson Hepburn, Chosen Levarity, Garfield Antonio, and Sargent Jefferson Jones, Rick Williams, and Waylon Anderson; cousins: Elder Elsie Mackey, Yanda Forbes, Delorise Murphy, Beverly McCoy, Buelah Murphy, and Simeon Murphy, Rosemary Missick, Marion Brown, Maxcine Murphy, Pamela Murphy, Barbara Murphy, Prenetta Murphy, Jeffery Murphy, Mario Murphy, Lincoln Murphy, Francita Gibson, Pandora Miller, Charles Higgins, Barbara McCalla, Stanley McCalla, Jr., Joy McCalla, Colamae Missick & Family, Eddison Missick & Family, Jerome Missick & Family, Pastor Alexanda Missick & Family, Sterling Missick & Family, Iona Charlton & Family, Altamese Thompson, Mother Beryl Pratt, Omille Thompson, Myeisha Campbell, Carmen Gibson, Bricemae Gibson, Erica Baptist & Family, Lashan Smith, Delli Hanna, Paula Smith, Pasty Smith, Linda Smith, Pedro Smith, Tanaz King, and Rudica Miller; special friends: Apostle Dr. K. Bradley & Apostle Dr. Terry Moxey & The God’s Dwelling Place Ministries Family, Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Maura & Family, Mr. Seth McCarthy, Mr. Parker Lewis, Thomas Robinson & Family, Min. Sharon Colebrooke & Family, Pastor Kirklyn Collie & Family, Shalamar Charlton & Family, Abagail Ferguson & Family, Terrence Ferguson & Family, Dr. Branaé Moxey, Ms. Joanna Butler & Family, Mother Ethlyn Deleveaux & Family, Mother Roselee Farrington & Family, and Bro. Victor; In addition, The Lamon Street Family, Kordelle Thompson, Min. Elizabeth Gardiner & Family, Other Relatives and Friends, too numerous to mention. Viewing will be held in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm and on Saturday at the Church from 10:00am until service time.
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Judith Vernetha Knowles 78 affectionately called
“Aunt Pat” “Aunty Mama” of Kool Acres, New Providence, Bahamas was held on Thursday, October 8th, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at United Fellowship Outreach Ministries International, Holliday Drive, New Providence. Apostle Robert Butler officiated. Internment was held in St. Barnabas Cemeterty . She leaves to cherish the memories of her blessing to the earth are her only child: Dr. Lisa-Anne Chung (Lance); sisters: Dr. Hazel Jupp, Apostle Rev. Barbara (George) Rahming, Minister Betty Richardson, Keva Bain; nieces: Sherriel Turner, Yvonne Ash, Floyd (Fuzzy) Glynn, Hollis (Philip) Delancy, Tanya (Dwayne) Bain, Linda (Lawrence) Lightbourne, Carol (Kirk) Braynen, Kamala (Reginald) Saunders; nephews: Wayne (Shelly) Roberts, Stephen Rahming, Clifford James (Valeria) Forbes Jr., Ian (Calais) Jupp, Dobrie Forbes, Peter ‘PJ’ (Natalia) Rahming, Colin Jupp, Brandon Roberts, Rev. Father Scott Jupp; grandnieces: Tahani Forbes, Dr. Briquel (Farentino) Knowles, Lawra Lightbourne, Shiree Bain, Candice Roberts, Lawranna Lightbourne, Kirnika Braynen, Isabelle ‘Tori’ Saunders, Kaiyah Braynen, Isabelle Forbes, CKenedi Rahming, Selah Grace Rahming; grandnephews: Diamond Forbes, Lynden Lightbourne, Christian Stephen Rahming, Camren Rahming, Luke Gilmore, Duane Forbes, William Forbes, Justin Forbes, Darrelle Forbes, Dobrie Forbes, Zachary Saunders, CKing Rahming; other relatives & friends: The Family of Cornelius and Faith Simms Ruthie, Debbie and Rosemand, The Family of William and Francina Weeks (deceased) – Antoinette Trotman, William ‘Cookie’ III (Pat) and Pamela Weeks Casimir, The Family of Melvina Pratt (deceased), Francis McPhee, The Family of Mary McKenzie (deceased), The Family of Rita Wells (deceased) including Angie Role, The Family of Nathaniel Knowles (deceased), The Family of Willamae Burrows (deceased), Brenda Picktock, Cypriana ‘Duchey’ Burrows, The Family of Freda and Gloria Appiah-Kubi, Latoya Farrington, Deryl King, Derek Lightbourne, Philip Lightbourne, Lananita Edgecombe, Travon Brown, Junior Dameus, Wesson Augustine, Loretta Collins, Alice Watson, Stephanie Harding, Childhood friends from Jones Terrace and Moore Avenue, Ken Pyfrom and Patsy Woods, Apostle Robert Butler, United Fellowship Outreach Ministries International Church Family, Dr. Don Major, Dr. Theodore Turnquest and the staff of the Oncology Unit at Princess Margaret Hospital. We choose to remember her life, her love, and the great legacy she left behind as she
often said at the end of her WhatsApp messages to family: “Letting this RIP.” The family sincerely apologizes for any names inadvertently omitted or misspelled.
Mrs. Claire Rosemarie Seymoure, 66 née Green of Sugar Apple Street, Pinewood Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Kingston, Jamaica will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at Bethany Assembly, Churchill Drive, New Providence at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Cleveland D. X.Wells assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Cremation was held. She was preceded by her father and mother: Leonard Green, and Ivett Blackwood; son: Rudolph Barker; brothers: Junior Green, Howard Green, and Hector Green; father and mother- in-law: Roland and Flora Seymour. Clair is survived by her husband: Dennis Seymour; children: Nicola Barker, Sheba Smallwood-Barker (Keith) and Alexis Seymour (Robert Smith); grandchildren: Shadiomar (Sadé Wright) Shanice, Cleveland, Abigail, Amelia and Adam-Bayo; great-grandchild: Romani Myers; siblings: Rhilda, Egbert, Barrington, Richard and Andrew; sisters-in-law: Sandra and Natasha Seymour; brothersin-law: Anthony Clement Dwight Seymour; nieces and nephews: Chosen Family Nancy Clarke; adopted sisters: Cierra Clarke and Ceriyah Clarke and Nancy Clarke; adopted children: Valentino and Rontrè Miller, Ronaldo and Tremaine Clarke, Robert and Arlene Wilson, Denise Smith, Cierra and Ceriyah and host of other reletives, colleagues and friends. The family sincerely apologizes for any names inadvertently missed spelled or omitted. Relatives and friends may sign the book of condolences in the Legacy Suite of Vaughn O. Jones Memorial Center, Mt. Royal Avenue and Talbot Street, New Providence on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to to 5:00 p.m. and again at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Funeral Service For Jessica Levette Kelly, 35 yrs., a resident of Quakoo Street, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, Baillou Hill Road and Peter Street, New Providence, on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Ordette Wells-Simms assisted by Rev. Kendal Mackey, Rev. Dr. Jennifer Carey, Rev. Jacob Hanna & Rev. Susanna Mackey. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. Cherished Memories are held by sons: Donald Fisher Jr. and David Simms; grandmother: Leona Dorsett; brothers: Jeremy (Dericka) Kelly, Jermaine Kelly, Jeffery Kelly, Franklin (Maria) Deveaux, Kendal (Mia) Deveaux; adopted brother: O’Neil Farrington; sister: Jamala Clarke; adopted sisters: Chakeva Rolle, Marquella Evans, Tina Foster-Bailey and Rhondia Smith; uncle: Glen Wells; aunts: Rev. Dr. Jennifer (Patrick) Carey, Rev. Ordette (Ronald) Simms, Ginger (Keith) Knowles, Ruth (Edwin) Newbold, Janet (Antone) Thompson, Jacqueline Nottage, Beverly Jones, Una Romer; nieces and nephews: Jeremiah, Jordan, Jayden, Jesiah and Jermaine Kelly, Kershawn, Kendera, Kendal Jr., &K’Lynn Deveaux, Faith Clarke, T’Mia Roberts, Amaya Smith, Kimberly McPhee; cousins: Emma Witherspoon (U.S.A.), Fredericka McKenzie, Mary (Johnny) Robinson (U.S.A.), Bishop Reuben, Alpheaus (Raquell), Cranston and Lincoln (Aquila) McKenzie (U.S.A.), and families, Glen Jr. and Rock Wells, Shanton Henfield, Shennecca Rolle, Anishka (James) Missick (Attorney-at-Law) Min. Barbara Bullard, Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson, Min. Charles Jr., Rev. Alicia, Antoine (Abigail) [U.S.A.] and Philip Culmer, Simon and Lathera Smith, Pedro Ferguson, Kevin Rolle and Marco Evans, Anita, Anika, Aniqua Darville, Karel, K’ajhe, Blonny Dupin, De’Ashanique Smith, Antonia Antoinette and Antonio Gibson, Adrian (Indira), Aaydyn and Ari Rolle, Deon Dorsett, Lashelle Major, Harmony Ramsey, Jemel, Jemela and Erlicha Brown, Brittany and Wilfred Kelly, Elghbuar, Eldevarge and Abdul Nottage, Cardinal Rolle Jr., Desmond, Dion, Deseree, Prophet Randolph Jr. Barr and families, Christopher and Andrew Carey, Percival, Alphonso and Matthew Simms, Lakeithra (Min. Antino) Delancy, Shavonia (Travis) Williams, Keishanna, Shakeia and Keith Jr. Knowles, Glenere and Glen III Wells, Marquella Evans, Danielle Rolle, Larel and Laurell Hanschell, Maya Missick, Alfred Moss III, Summer Carey, Madonna and Moriah Simms, Emerald-Rose, Benjamin and Nolyn-Blu Delancy, Prince, Ameerah, Aiya and Alora Williams, Crashann and Christopher Scott, Esthermae Swan, Catrice (John) Collie Patsy Rolle, Rosemary Toote, Sherlene Rolle, Anthony (Marcia), Gerad (Cicely) and Claudia Rolle; Ruth Campbell Janet Wright, June Roberts, Edna Newbold, Estelle (Deacon Dennis) Mackey, Rachel Dodson (U.S.A.) Barbara Dorsette and families; Marshall Darville Jr., Jemel Brown Jr., Michelle Rolle, Rochelle (Anthony) Major, Neketa Rolle, Tekera Marshall, and Lathera Smith, Regina Hanna, Nacara, Deandra, Shanice, Tara, Elvis, Christopher, Jontae, Tyson, Frankesha, Antonique and Latavia Rolle, Tyniqua King, Bloniba, Shaneska Capron, Charmaine (Clint) Edgecombe, Insp. Clinton Dean (RBPF), Lionel and Shanelle Evans; Family Lineage: The Late Rev. Alpheaus Carke Rolle and Mary Jane Rolle, Bursil and Cleomi Weir, Corona Ferguson, Michael and Olivia McDonald, Mitchell and Eutipian Rolle, Abraham Rolle, Clarke, Cooper, Kelly and Fox families, Northeastern Episcopal District Leadership of The A.M.E. Zion Church: Presiding Prelate Bishop George D. Crenshaw and Missionary Supervisor Laurenna Crenshaw; Presiding Elder Rev. Kenneth Lewis and Mrs. Esther Lewis (Bahamas Conference); Presiding Elder Dr. Laticia HillGodette and Mr. Dantae Godette (U.S.A.); Bahamas Conference of A.M.E. Zion Churches: Rev. Ordette Wells-Simms and Holy Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church family, Rev. Kendal Mackey and Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church family, Rev. Jacob (Annimae) Hanna and Varick Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church family, Rev. Susanna Mackey and Smith Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church family; Supernumerary Preachers: Rev. Marion Strurrup, and Rev. Betsy Clarke, Rev. Linda Colebrook; District Officers: Rev. Dr. Jennifer Carey & The Woman’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society, including YAMS
Coordinator Sis. Gail Mckenzie, Sis. Deseree Barr & The Christian Education Department, Sis. Maxine Bullard and the Lay Council, Bro. Waden Colebrook and Men’s Fellowship, Bahamas Island Conference Treasurer, The Hon. Mario Bowleg and the entire church family; Holy Trinity A.M.E. Zion Officers And Associate Churches: Deaconesses: Yvonne Rolle, Dorothy Rolle, Patricia Cartwright, Vylma Forbes, Necola Forbes, Edline Smith, Kelly, Sherrletta Cox (Shaw), Maxine Bullard (Varick), SandraLee Taylor (SDA); armour bearers: Prophetess Carnetta Poitier, Prophetess Sherry Sands; local Preachers/Exhorters: Min. Antino Delancy, Min. Jonathan Daxon; CED Superintendent: Latoya Woodside; Exhorters: Lakeithra Delancy, Tenniele Daxon, Todney Rolle, Danea Sawyer-Dean, Petrona Answer-Brown; Secretariat: Giovanni Smith, Eveithur Russell, Tekera Marshall; Usher board: Deborah Russell, Eveithur Russell, Tara Maycock, Monique Moxey; custodians: Anthony Major, Kaynan Russell; Juan Cartwright, Christopher Woodside, Rudolph Pyfrom, Roger Carroll, Kendall Lightbourn, D’ommini Dean, Courtney Brown; stewards: Melinda Deveaux, Cecelia and Roger Caroll, Dianna Williams and families; numerous relatives and friends: Rev. Dr. R.E. Cooper Jr. and Dr. Daphne Duncombe-Cooper; Former Senator Trevor Whylly, Mother Veronica Bowleg and family, Rev. Bev Sandra-Stone Lewis and family, Deaconess Judy Cartwright, Min. Natasha Bosfield, Sheila Daxon, Bro. Kermit Daxon and Min. Kennise Daxon, Jerry Stubbs, Marvinique Wood, Meredith Williams, Eldyce, Ashlyn, Kimberly, Mother Gibbons and family, Patsy and Elaine Storr, Sharon Albury and family, family of the Late Lavada Sands, family of the Late Maud Pinder, Michael Seraphin and family, Jeffrey Culmer, Fanny Paul and family, Stacyann Pinder and family, Lionel Whylly and family, Sarah Hepburn and family, Evelyn St. Cyr and family, Home Fabrics family, Jacqueline Brice, Kiante and Dre Davis, Tamara Miller, Terrance Moss, Anfernee Neely; Bishop Ronald and Pastor Keyshan Bastian, Cruz, Bronson, Mother Udell Cartwright, Deona Pearson, Redell Butler, Vala Cartwright, Adrian Miller, Avia, Verlene Mackey, Christine Thompson, Bishop Ivory and Apostle Denise Johnson and the iPad Ministry Church family, Damian “Fire” and Zena Bowleg, Mellon Augustave and family, Nadia and family, the Lowe family, Jackie Taylor, Gaynor Seymour and family, Desmond and Kendra Carey, Angie, Shareka Burrows, Shamica Miller, Sterline Griffin, Georgina Wood, Christopher Deveaux, Lionel Pinder, Bishop Ronald and First Lady, Ms. Sawyer and family, Edna Bain, Philmore Cartwright, Edris Stubbs and family, Ishmeal Newry, Donald Fisher Sr., Desiree Peterson, Andrea Knowles, Demetri Fisher, Dalaysia Fisher; The Hon. Jomo Campbell, MP Centreville Constituency, Belinda Chipman and the Quakoo Street Community Center family, Mrs. Angela Tynes (Methodist Thrift Shop), Quakoo Street, Lilly of the Valley Corner, Peter Street, Fowler Street, and Centerville Communities; RBPF Southern Police Station, Music Makers Junkanoo Group, Genesis Junkanoo Group, the Platinum family, Muff, Freeda and the Big Tree Crew, Cartwright’s Garage, Dr. Wendy Cash and the Bahamas Women of God Fellowship Network, Executive Board and Membership New Providence Women of God Ministries; Spiritual Advisors: Dr. Deborah Bartlett, Pastor Anna Russell, Rev. Susanna Mackey; Ms. Barbara Zonicle, Management and staff Public Treasury Department; including Executive and Custodial Staff Human Resource Section, Reginald Bridgewater, Cutell Culmer, Stephanie Knowles, Dr. Joan Knowles, Sable Cox, Rodnika Rolle, Miachel Coleby, and Michael Tynes, Glory Gardens, Pastor Nairn and the New Unity family, Bishop Arthur Evans and Shekinah Family Center, DJ Rev and Family, Female Medical I Ward, Dialysis Unit and Princess Margaret Hospital Doctors and Nurses including Sis. Eserina Rolle, and Sis. Dora Swain; Dookie, Joanne and family, Jason, Tilly, Yessir, Word in Action Men’s Group, Buster, Sandra “Mother Piggs” Smith, Pam and Lana, Jewels Cartwright, Nikela Darling, Julia, Roxanne, Jalanca, Lucky’s Food Store, Kandi Rolle, Keva Major, Jocelyn Hunt, Keniqua Clarke, Smooth, Floyd, Carlos, Wendy, Edress and Trevoniqua Pinder, Don Hunt, Tyrone, Deborah, Melissa, Taranika, Tristian, Darcy Russell and family, Janiyah & Nadia Major, Douglas Taylor, Yul, Asurewin Crew, Dario Rahming, Davette, Melisha (Jason) Jean, Avanno Higgs, Kristian Pratt, Rodea Bascome, Desnea Bascome, Tamiko Rose, Christopher Lowe, Brent McPhee, Deon Bailey, Ziah, Ethan, C.I. Gibson C/O ‘07, ‘08 & ‘09, Uriah McPhee Primary School, D.W. Davis Secondary School, Dan Knowles Tour Company, and a host of other relatives and friends all special. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, New Providence from 10:00am-6:00pm on Friday and on Saturday at the church from 10:00am until service time.
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John Rolle, 84 a resident of Quakoo Street, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, Baillou Hill Road & Peter Street, New Providence on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Ordette Wells-Simms assisted by Rev. Kendal Mackey, Rev. Dr. Jennifer Carey, Rev. Jacob Hanna & Rev. Susanna Mackey. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road, New Providence. He is predeceased by his parents: The Late Rev. Alpheaus Clarke Rolle and Mary Jane Rolle; siblings and in-laws: Deaconess Melina McKenzie (Rueben) McKenzie, James Rolle, Rev. Madeline Wells, Deaconess Annamae Williams, Deaconess Lucille (PC 1023 Ivan) Kelly, Rev. Arthur (Preacher) Rolle (Missionary Joyclyn Rolle), Rev. Dr. Charles and Rev. Iris Culmer; nieces: Rev. Mary Louise (Rev. Randolph) Barr, Ida Smith, Rosetta Bannister, Madeline Cumberbatch, Nicole and Cherese Rolle, Melony Evans, Lakesha Ferguson and Jessica Kelly; nephew: Jerome Ivan Kelly. Cherished Memories are held by brother-in-law: Glen Wells; nieces and nephews: Emma Whitherspoon, Fredericka McKenzie (U.S.A.) Min. Mary (Johnny) Robinson (U.S.A.), Bishop Reuben McKenzie, Alpheaus (Raquell) McKenzie (USA), Cranston, Lincoln and Aquila McKenzie (U.S.A.), Rev. Dr. Jennifer (Patrick) Carey, Rev. Ordette (Ronald) Simms, Ginger (Keith) Knowles, Glen Jr. and Rock Wells, Jeremy (Dericka), Jermaine and Jeffery Kelly, Franklyn and Kendal Deveaux, Jamala Clarke, Rhondia Smith, Shanton Henfield, Shenneca Rolle, Anishka [Attorney-at-Law] (James) Missick, Rev. Alicia, Min. Charles Jr., Antoine (Abigail) [U.S.A.], Phillip Culmer, Pedro Ferguson, Kevin Rolle, Marco Evans; grand nieces and nephews: Psalmist Deseree Barr, Desmond, Derek, Deon, Prophet Dereck Barr, Christopher and Andrew Carey, Percival, Alphonso and Matthew Simms, Lakeithra (Antino) Delancy, Shavonia (Travis) Williams, Keishana, Shakia and Keith Jr. Knowles, Glenere and Glen Wells III, O’Neil Farrington, Chakeva Rolle, Marquella Evans, Donald Fisher, David Simms, Jeremiah and Josiah Kelly, Jermaine Jr., Jayden and Jordan Kelly, Amaya Smith, T’mia, Roberts Taelor Ferguson, Danielle Rolle, Larel and Laurell Hanchell, Maya Missick, Summer Carey, Madonna and Moriah Simms, Emerald-Rose, Benjamin and Nolyn-Blu Delancy, Prince, Ameerah, Aiya and Alora Williams, Alfred Moss III and Essence Wells-Jean; cousins and families: Esthermae Swann, Catrice (John) Collie, Glenwood (Sherlene), Anthony (Marcia), Gerard (Cicely) and Claudia Rolle, Ruthmea Campbell, June Roberts, Edna Newbold, Estelle (Deacon Dennis) Mackey, Diane (Anthony) Bradshaw, Janet (Alvin) Wright, Myrtle Gilcud, Miriam Rolle, Ismae Culmer, Barbara Dorsette, Michelle Rolle, Rochelle (Anthony) Major, Neketa Rolle, Tekera Marshall, Simon and Lathera Smith, Ins. Clinton Dean (RBPF), Lionell Evans; Descendants of Rolle, Weir, McDonald, Ferguson, Clarke, Cooper and Cox Families; godchildren: Rock Wells, the Late Jessica Kelly; Northeastern Episcopal District Leadership of A.M.E. Zion Church: Presiding Prelate Bishop George Crenshaw and Missionary Supervisor Laurenna Crenshaw (U.S.A.); Bahamas Conference Presiding Elders: Rev. Kenneth Lewis and Mrs. Ethel Lewis (U.S.A.); Rev.
Ordette Wells-Simms and Holy Trinity Church Family, Rev. Kendal Mackey and Shaw Temple Church, Rev. Jacob Hanna and Varick Memorial Church, Rev. Susanna Mackey and Smith Chapel Church; Treasurer: The Hon. Mario Bowleg and Family; Rev. Dr. Jennifer Carey (President) and the Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Department, Deseree Barr (Director) and the Christian Education Department, Maxine Bullard (President) and the Lay Council, Rev. Betsy Clarke and the Church Growth and Developers; Waden Colebrook (President) and the Men’s Fellowship; Holy Trinity Armor Bearers: Prophetess Sherry Sands and Carnetta Poitier; Deaconesses: Yvonne Rolle, Dorothy Rolle, Patricia Cartwright, Vylma Forbes, Neacola Forbes, Edline Smith, Sheila Kelly, Maxine Bullard, Ruth Newbold, Sheryletta Cox, Sandra-Lee Taylor and Judith Cartwright; Local Preachers: Antino Delancy and Jonathan Daxon; numerous relative and friends: Una Romer, Tina Foster-Bailey, Latoya and Christopher Woodside, Crashann and PC Christopher Scott; Min. Natasha Bosfield and the Daxon family, Mother Nora Gibeons and family, Vania Butterfield and family, Patsy and Elaine Storr, family of The Late Lavada Sands, family of The Late Maud Pinder, Michael Seraphin and Family, Fanny Paul and Family, Stacyann Pinder and family, Lionel Whylly and Family, Sarah Hepburn, Former Senator Trevor Whylly and family, the Hon. Jomo Campbell, MP for the Centreville Constituency, Melinda Chipman and the Quakoo Street Community Center, Apostle Livingstone Lynes, Rev. Dr. R. E. Cooper Jr., Dr. Daphne Cooper and Mission Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Perry Newton and Rev. Doris Newton and Word of Faith Church, Rev. Walter Hanchell and Rev. Minalee Hanchell and Great Commission Ministries, Rev. Alisha Culmer and Foresight Baptist Church, The Management and Staff of the Public Treasury Department, Rev. Dr. Wendy Cash (President) and the Bahamas Women of God Fellowship Network, Rev. Dr. Jennifer Carey (President), Deaconess Mary Mitchell (President Emeritus) and the New Providence Women of God Ministries, Minister Eserina Rolle and Evangelist Dora Swain and the Doctors and Nurses of the Princess Margaret Hospital, Fowler Street, Quakoo Street, Centreville, and Bain and Grants Town Communities, Southern Police Station, Music Makers Junkanoo Group, Genesis Junkanoo Group, and a host of other relatives and friends all special. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, New Providence, Bahamas from 10:00a.m.-6:00 p.m . on Friday and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Charles Dupuch Jr., 21
a resident of Deep Creek, Eleuthera, Bahamas, died at Deep Creek Clinic, on Friday, October 9th, 2026 He is survived by his parents: Markera Dupuch and Lothan Woodside; sisters: Camellia Chastain and Chaela Dupuch and LeuAnn Woodside; aunts: Jasmine, Nadia and Janice, Kelly; special friends: Olivia Rolle; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Russell, Billy Saunders and family, David Thurston and family, Brenda Rudolph Henriquez Dean, 86 Basden, Butler family, Dilette and Perpall family, Tinker family, a resident of #32 Bishop Way, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Boyd Road, New Providence on Friday, October 16th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Monsignor Alfred Culmer. Interment follows in the Catholic Cemetery, Tyler Street, New Providence. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Patricia (Patsy) Dean; children: Theresa Pinder, Rudolph “Money” and Mario Sr. Dean & Deardra Albury; son-in-law: Barry Pinder, Londell Albury; grandchildren: Leonardo (Alecia) Dean, Kristoff, Kyle & Barry Pinder Jr., Mario Jr. (Camilla), Darrio (Chelsea), Dante Dean, Diondre, Alair & Alayna Albury; great-grandchildren: Milan, Cairo, and Sage Dean; sisters: Mavis Dean, Sheila Culmer, Delores Delancey, Audrey (Milton) Russell, Pamela & Bethsheba, Geraldine, Merle, Pecola & Theresa Dean, Tamikco Brown, Valencia Harris, Elaine Goodman, and Gaynell Johnson; brothers: Holly, Lester (Ann), Henry (Gina), Hesketh (Paulette), Theophilus (Sharon) Amos, Cecil, Edward (Yvette) & Vernley Dean; Ruth Lewis and Thirza Dean; brother-in-law: Rev. Charles Lewis; numerous nieces including: Coralee (Forrester) Bowe, Patrice Andrews, Eileen (Lenny) White, Karen Dean, Sharon (Chance) Farrington, Ronnise (Trevor) Heastie, Omalatesha Finlayson, Ivy Dean and Stacy (Cecil) Simmons, Charlene (Byron) Small, Dedrieanna Smith, Tammy Francis, Samantha Kemp, Vanta and Asheka Culmer, Monalisa McPhee, Diasti Delancy, Inza Young, Rev. Allison, Kristina Dean, Brenda Moss, Carol, Gardell, Bernise and Linda Brennen, Psyche Wright, Donnalee, Janet, Ginger and Renee Bowe, Jacqueline Cartwright & Juliet Turnquest, Valencia Conliffe, Ashley Sands, Carla Edwards, Duquesa and Michelle Dean and Dawn Russell; numerous nephews including: Patrick (Coral) Forbes, Ronald (Lolita), Arthur (Dianne), Perry (Elsie), Winston (Carolee), Trevor (Juliet) Seymour, Keith Rolle, Derky & Devon Thompson, Lawrence (DeAndrea) Lewis, Jeffrey, Lancelot, Dwayne, Harrison Jr., Lester (Dawn), Christian, Christopher (Melissa), Donovan Dean, Donillo Culmer, Mark, Marcus, Allison Bowe & Lawerence Lloyd, Winston, Jarrett, Gerald Jr., Cody, Jeffrey, Derek & Walter Dean, Robert and Omar Sands, Benjamin Brennen, Patrick Burrows, Bradford Colebrooke, Vaughn Minnis, Demetrius and William Delancy Lovingly remembered by numerous grandnieces, grandnephews and many other relatives and friends including: Kim Turnquest (Godchild); Cheryl Rolle, Carol Johnson and family, The Dean’s family, The Forbes family, Jamaal Johnson and family, Patrick
Toni Barnett, Lor Ferguson Rolle, Vernice Williams, Louise Evans, Christine Munnings, Water & Sewerage family, Coca- Cola family, St. Agnes Cricket Club family, Symphony’s Aluminum & Vinyl family, The C. S. I. family, St. Joseph Church family, Windsor Place family and The Heart Centre.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, New Providence from 10:00a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Deloris Pinder, 81 a resident of St. Barts Road, Golden Gates #2, New Providence, Bahamas, died at her residence on Friday, October 2nd, 2026. She is survived by her sons: Edison, Christopher and Vernard Pinder; daughter: Elsbeth Pinder; adopted daughter: Teresita Rolle; brothers: Frank and Lester Carey; sister: Vera Rolle; grandchildren: Alexandria Kennon, Ephraim and Emmanuel Pinder & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Susette Brisceida Elliott, 45 a resident of #42 Colony Village, died at her residence on Friday, October 9, 2026. She is survived by her mother: Diana Elliott; father: Bruce Elliott; one sister: Bruanne Elliott; one niece: Kyana “Punkiss” Rahming; eight aunts: Verona Missick, Nicola, Angela, Edris, Tammy & Lillard Elliott, Sherry Beneby & Portia Barnett; six uncles: Jerome, Norbert & George Elliott, Ervin Missick, Todd Beneby& Stephen Barnett & a host of other relatives & friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For & Marrisa Sutherland; other relatives and friends including: Pastor T. Lawonda Malique Anderson, 53 Shacraig, G. Morrison and Family, Zion Baptist Church East & Shirley Streets Family, Department of Inland Revenue Family, Warick Family, Dawn Hanna, Dellarese a resident of Sunset Meadows off Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, will be held at Zion Baptist Church, East & Shirley Streets, Nassau, Bahamas on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. T. G. Morrison assisted by Deacon Shunda Strachan & other Ministers, Deacons & Evangelist. Interment follows in Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence.
Left to cherish in her memories and love are her husband: Frederick Anderson; father: Brindley Farrington; step mother: Majorie Lord Roker; sons: Frederick & Dominique Anderson; daughter: Fredricka Anderson; daughters-in-law: La’Roona & Ashley Anderson; grandsons: Kamari Ferguson, Kahlil & Frederick III Anderson; granddaughters: Fredericka & Frenaye Anderson, Kiymora Josey; brothers: Ronald Grant, Raphael Miller, Franklyn Brooks; sisters: Trudy Miller, Shantell & Ronnet Grant, Darnel Forbes, Evelyn Farrington-Bryant (Jerry Sr.), Bridgette & Nadia “Toya” Farrington, Charmaine Lewis, Tania “Kimmy” Seymour (Crispin),Darnell “Zsa”Wallace (Trevor), Ianthe “Bonnie” Roker, Kijanna “Dee-Dee Harris (Ray), Dorothy Farrington (deceased); brothers-inlaw: Edward Anderson, David Williams; sisters-in-law: Beverley Miller, Marion Astwood (Andrew), Eleanor Williams, Leanda Anderson; uncles and aunts: Sharon & Vera Farrington, Judy Stubbs-Williams, Patricia Dickenson; nephews: Shaquille & Elon Forbes Jr., Byron Hield, Franklyn Brooks Jr., Brandon Fowler, Timothy & Dwight Wilchcombe, Keshawn Dixon, Ronald, Ronaldo & Romeo Grant, Keshawn Poitier, Tavares Moss Jr. Hennix Minnis, Nathan Farrington, Perry Johnson, Cadre Seymour, Crispin Roker, Omar Lewis Sr., Joel Hepburn, Andrew & Andero Astwood, Dominique Moss (Tiffany), Franklyn Adderley (Cherly), Omar Anderson; nieces: Shaniya McDonald, Shania Forbes, Shalorn Rolle, Adrine Fowler, Dwinequa Wilchcombe, Ciara Poitier, Jessie Grant, Candra & Shernetta Bryant, Ashleigh, Alexes & Dora Farrington, Alexandria LaRoda, Hendia, Heali, & Halle Minnis, Tyiesha Williamson, Ciara Johnson, Jade Miller, Cydney Lewis, Cristin Seymour, Trezsa & Zsa-Zsa Wallace, Jerrelle, Lathea & Shante Hepburn, Samantha Adderley, Cleo Ellis, Andrecia Taylor (Jason), Andira Astwood, Apryll Williams, Sandra Hyler (Dino), Shena Fox (Pedro); grandnephews: Dwight Wilchcombe III, Shai King, Xavier Rolle, Omah Lewis Jr., Travano, Trenario & Denico, Jahmaine Lewis, Jaden, Jordan & DJ Taylor, Jay, Adrian, Aden & Aaron Astwood, Alexander & Giovanni Ellis, Ty’hir Moss, Perry, Joshua, Michael, Charles, Nathan; grandnieces: Kahzeah Wilchcombe, Kendriel Scavella, Branique Fowler, Madison Lewis, Jordan Pinder, Nevaeh Russell, Kenniya Gardiner, JanaeTaylor, Amira Astwood, Trinity, Amiyah, Amelia, Yentel, Denayah, Deniquah, & Deah Moss, Denisha Saunders, Aaliyah, Angelica, Oliver, Joshlina; cousins: Rose & Erica “Raquel” Jones, Omar “Ken”, Amber, Zenika & Zaire Lundy, John, Brian, Genester, Christine & Wilma Farrington, Angela Jackson, Patrice Harrison, Vandorene Bowe, Vera Fox, Patricia Smith, Joyanne Griffin, Sidney, Steven & Wendell Munnings, Cynthia Saunders, Sonia Scott, Michelle Major, Capucine Simmons, Volrick & Michael Higgs, Charles, Gwendolyn & Ritamae Darling, Percival Curry, Angela, Antoinette, Ricardo, Lewis, Sidney Sr., Seiko, Scott & Latoya, Deon& Leslie Gibson, Valarie & Wellington Farrington, Matthew, Melissa, Lisa, Jermaine & Shelton Miller, Cedric Evans, Verdell, Donald, & Delano Sawyer, Anton Lockhart, Kenya Moss, betty & Kenny Bonaby, Lona Anderson, Craig,
Symonette, Clint & Arthur Wilson, Linda Duncombe, Christell Simmons, Natasha Johnson, Angelique Wilson, Marco Butler, Thelma & Wilbert Clayton, Kim Rose, Nesha & Neshon Munnings, Neshann Rose-Saunders, KayleighRaynn & Kayarie-Snow Saunders, Neshadd Rose, Neshonte’ Russell, Carla Coakley & Family, Mary & Family, Doyle Bethel & Family, Lennox Morgan, Susie Bethel, Donnalee Hamilton, Minister Sandra Kemp, Brian & Shantell Rolle, Samantha, Travana, Trenario, Denico, Dellislean Rolle & Family, Carl Smith, Ebiana Johnson-Smith, Dr. Carlese Smith, Ciji Smith, Kaden Curry, Sienna Nelson, Le’Chea Symonette, Paula & Johnny Cox, Nina, George Capron Dean, Judymae & Paswell Gibson, Nina Forbes, Tiana Capron, Felton, Tamika Capron, Melvin & Judy Capron. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, New Providence, Bahamas, from 10:00a.m. -6:00 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Rollington “Rollie” Hanna, 83 a resident of Hanna Road, New Providence, Bahamas, & formerly of Acklins, Bahamas died at Princess Magaret Hospital, on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Linda Hanna; nine daughters: Sandy, Felicia, Althea, Portia & Alma Hanna, Stephanie Hanna-Taylor, Shanell, Stacy & Sherryann Hanna; three sons: Rollie, Tony & Kevin Hanna; six siblings: Betty Adderley, Martha Smith, Mable & Naomi Hanna, Clifford & Michael Hanna; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Linda Bernadette Deveaux, 69 a resident of Infant View Road, New Providence, Bahamaas, died at Princes Magaret Hospital, New Providence, Bahamas, on Saturday, October 10th, 2026. She is survived by her two daughters: Levendra Minus & Lyndell Hepburn; one son: Dareo Minus; six grandchildren; three sisters: Angela Deveaux, Brendalee Clare-Richards & Antoinette Rahming; three brothers: Gregory & Stephen Deveaux & Phillip Clare; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Sterling Livingstone Nabbie-Evans, 68 a resident of #73 Brougham Street, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Ebenezer Methodist Church, East Shirley Street, New Providence, Bahamas, on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, 11:30 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Elvado Turnquest. Interment follows in Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery, East Shirley Street. Sterling was predeceased by his parents: Shirley Nabbie and Leonard Evans; sister: Vivian Evans; brother: Leonard Jr.; grandson: Kevin Johnson Left to Cherish his memories are his wife: Angela Hanna Evans; four daughters: Tarese Evans, Tenell Taylor, Shirley Mckenzie and Faylene Williams, three sisters: Theresa and Joy Evans and Marcia Evans-Rolle; one aunt: Evelyn Nabbie; thirteen grandchildren: Quantisha Evans Marcian Russell Tarrico Simmons Tyeisha Vincent, Malaysia Fawkes Faith Bastian Travonte Taylor Raquon Minnis Trinity Taylor Raivon Minns Ricardo Carmelo and Cater Davis; seven greatgrandchildren: Ky’rell, Ky’raim Evans, Royale Taylor, Willow Johnson, Malek Deveaux and Zayden Vicent; seven nieces: Kendra Robinson, Rendrea Rolle Valencia,Valza,Valaria Hall Rubyann Gibson and Cardesha Armbrister of Miami Florida; five nephews: Damien Evans Rubendero Gibson George Jr., and Jordan Thompson, Renwick Rolle, numerous grand and great grand nieces and nephews; four Godchildren: L/S Leathone Hanna R.B.D.F, Hailey, Zaneta and Makayla Williams Son -in-Law: L/S Ricardo Mckenzie Royal Bahamas Defense Forc; sisters-in-law: Debroah Knight of Atlanta Georgia, W/R SGT Allaydice Cooper; brothers-in-law: Ramon, Paul Hanna, SGT 574 Peter Hanna and Renwrick Rolle Sr.; numerous cousins including: Brenda Rolle, Leonard Perpall Staneley, George Pratt, Tyrone, Gary, Ricardo, Debbie, Patrice, Mark, Brian and Christopher Nabbie, other friends and family: Micheal (Bats) Wallace and family, Paul Thompson and family, Omar Turnquest and Family, Wendall Mortimore and Family, Micheal Sawyer and Family, Minnis Service Station Family, Stanley Arylene and Family, Eliane Thompson and Family, Karen Minnings and Family, Cyril Knowles and Family, Hugh Marshall and Family, Sidney Mitchell and Family, Lenneth Saunders family, Robert Curry and Family, Charles Colebrooke and Family, Andrew Colebrooke and family, Flavia Deleveaux and family, Minister Turnquest and Family, Ebenezer Methodist Church Family, Nurse and Doctors at Fleming Street Clinic, Brougham Street (car Garage) Family, Peter Street (The Porch) Family. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, New Providence, Bahamas, from 10:00a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until service time.
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Death Notices For Monique Necola Bodie, 58 a resident of Dunmore Street, New Providence, Bahamas, died at Princess Magaret Hospital, on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026. She is survived by her husband: Troy Bodie; daughters: Alexis and Peaches Frazer, Troyann, Angel, Diamond and Indy Bodie; sons: Shaquille, Marvin, Romell, Dominic & Isaiah Bodie; granddaughters: Shavontaye and Trinity Bodie, Donnesha Frazer, Faith Brown, Marvinique Bodie and Shaqua Bodie; grandsons: Stephen Forbes, Troy Bodie Jr., Jamal Frazer Jr. and Lafaye Brown Jr.; sisters: Veronique and Dominique Frazer, Evangelist Keisha Monalisa Rolle; brothers: Dr. Derwin Johnson, Talbot Johnson, Jevon Johnson and Kelsy Johnson; father-in-law: Romell Bodie; brother-in-law: Edwin Rolle; son-in-law: Lafaye Brown.; step-son: Dero, Deonte Forbes and Joshua; numerous nieces & nephews, aunts & uncles & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Nora Pastoria Gibbons, 85 affectionately called “Blossom” a resident of Laird Street off Market Street and Blue Hill Road, New Providence, Bahamas, died at Princess Magaret Hospital, on Thursday, October 8th, 2026 Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Godfrey Nathaniel Rolle, 83 a resident of Dunmore Street & formerly of Mangrove Cay, Andros, Bahaams, died at Princess Magaret Hospital, on Friday, October 9th, 2026. He is survived by his two daughters: Lakera Rolle & Chiquitta Rolle; one son: Godfrey Ricardo Rolle; adopted daughter: Elizabeth Poitier; adopted son: Gary Poitier; 0 grandchildren; one brother: Lionel Rolle; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Lenix Patrick “Kood” Rolle, 58 a resident of Victoria Blvd., Bamboo Town, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at Kemp Road Ministries, Kemp Road, New Providence on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Ivan F. Butler Jr. Interment follows in Southern Cemetery, Cowpen & Spikenard Roads, New Providence. Lenix is survived by his children - sons: Lenix Rolle Jr., Caden Rolle, Luther Moss Rolle; daughters: Collier Rolle, Tawanna Nabby Rolle, Lenisha Rolle & Lenicia Rolle; grandchildren: Ja’mere Rolle, Ava Rolle, Asha Smith and Remeki Newbold; brothers: Philip Rolle, Marvin Rolle and Jason Rolle; sisters: Ann Bain, Khalilah Sands, and Katora Sands; nephews: Shaquille Bain, Brinairj Rolle, Mekiel Rolle, Marvin Rolle, Kobe Rolle and Javon Rolle; nieces: Shacoya Bain, Shacaja Bain, Shavez Bain, Keontae Rolle, Chayleigh Fox, Shantique Rolle, Sheniqua Rolle, Khiriea Rolle and Janelle Rolle; uncles: Roland Rolle (Geneva), Leonard Rolle (Joan), Naman Rolle (Rose), Kenneth Rolle, Lester Turnquest, George Tucker, Deacon Leslie McKenzie (Lowaine); aunts: Eleanor McKenzie, Beryl Morris, Carolyn McKenzie, Marguerite McKenzie-Turnquest, Lynda McKenzie, Iona Lloyd, Dr. Myrtle Rolle Pinder, Eulamae Tucker, Rena Rolle and Laverne Rolle; family and friends: Melbert Williams, Pastor Phalmon Rolle, Shirley Clarke, Kevin McKenzie, Bonnie McKenzie, Kalsey McKenzie, Cassie McKenzie, Kulem McKenzie, Derek McKenzie, Dennis McKenzie, Seran McKenzie, Lincoln Mckenzie, Shanairj McKenzie, Keiarj McKenzie, Nioka McKenzie, Debra McKenzie, Sherene McKenzie , Queshnique McKenzie, Genieve McKenzie, Shazad Ferguson, Shazaro Maura, Roger, Turnquest, Alcalbirinique Butler, Shazaray Saunders, Shakera Saunders, Maria Ariza, Santerek Bain, Rochelle Newbold, Diana Sands, Shamara Turnquest, Nadene Saunders, Michael Taylor, Ithiel Taylor, Terry Taylor, Qucoya Taylor, The Wilson, Meadows and Caclixte Family and other family and friends too numerous to mention. Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, New Providence, Bahamas from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday at the church from 12:00 noon until service time.
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Death Notices For William Charles “Bill” Sturrup, 76 a resident of #4 Saxon Street, Golden Gates #2, New Providence, Bahamas,died at Princess Magaret Hospital on Monday, October 12th , 2026. He is survived by his wife: Zella Sturrup; one daughter: Dejenise Rolle; three sons: Jason, Jamal & Justin Sturrup; seven grandchildren; two sisters: Ann Bridgewater & Thelma Bosfield; four brothers: Leonard, Andrew, Theodore & Justin Sturrup; one aunt: Lady Hazel Butler of the USA; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Everette Joiner Knowles, 99 a resident of Unison Road, off Cowpen Road, New Providence, Bahamas, died at Princess Magaret Hospital, on Thursday, October 8th, 2026. Left to cherish his memories are his four sons: Carlton, Jeffrey Rodwell, and Everette Knowles Jr.; four daughters: Oralee Knowles-Smith, Norma Knowles-Bethel, Ginger Knowles, Gaynell Sands; grandchildren: Henry, Conroy, Crystal, Jefferson, Jewel Smith- Inger Carlton Jr., Knowles- Jamaal, Kishner, Jewel Knowles- Christopher Fox, Lakeisha, Shaniqua, Brea, Pricilla, Rodman Jr. Knowles- Rodwell Jr., Theo, Dancia, Jacaria Knowles- Sherrell McDonald, Rochelle Mcdonald- Maycock, Pamela, Chardeaka Noorlander, Dwaniqueva, Dominiqa Bethel- Angela, Angel Brown, Corey Jr., Rashad, Travis Higgs-Anishka, Daraneshia Williams- Neil Jr., Antonio, Gayneil Sands; three sons-in-law: Cecil Bethel; daughters-in-law: Gracie, Joan, Denise Knowles; brother: Nevel Knowles and numerous other relatives and Friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Winston Hollis Aranha, 70 a resident of Fox Hill Road South, New Providence, Bahamaas, died on Monday, October 12, 2026. He is survived by his three sisters: Jane Aranha Bain, Geneva Aranha & Rowena Knowles; one brother: Gary Adderley; numerous nieces & nephews & a host of other relatives & friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Howard Hepburn ,75
Oradell Williams, 39
of Mastic Point North Andros, Bahamas, completed his final mechanical repairs at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Saturday, October 10th, 2026.
of East/West Highway, gave her final service at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, October 1st, 2026.
Howard was preceded in death by his father: Harcourt Hepburn; mother: Myrtis GibsonHepburn; The Radiance of this “Sapphire of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of his; one son: Rodari Francis (Agartha); Three Daughters: Janelle, Lisa and Regina Hepburn; Numerous Grandsons And Granddaughters; One sister: Mariette Selver-Ferguson; Numerous Nephews and Nieces; Other loving family and friends. Celebration of A Gem Service, will be announced when completed. Check our website for updates.
Oradell is preceded in death by her sisters: Shiquita and Rossetta Williams; The Radiance of this “Diamond of A Gem” will always glow in the hearts of her One Son: Kayden; One Daughter: Mariyah; Father: Oral Williams Sr.; Mother: Rose Marie Kelly; brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts other loving family and friends. Celebration of a Gem Service, will be announced when completed. Check our website for updates.
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Funeral Service For Charles Gedenord Gedeon, 51 affectionately called “Mark”
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Funeral Service For Colin Alexander Dawkins, 68
of Spikenard Road, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church, Faith Avenue off Carmichael Road, New Providence on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 11:00am. Officiating Fr Wil-Andy Beniste other ministers of the Gospel interment Southern cemetery cow pen and spikenard Road He was predeceased by his mother: Teide Atis Nestor Gedeon; his father: Victorien Gedeus Nestor Gedeon; his sister: Seas Atis; six uncles: Jounel and Fowler Atis, Lalan, Simeon, Clementand Jazel Gedeon; two aunts: Rezila and Tatilia Gedeon, and his brother-inlaw:Elton ValentinoFerguson. Left to cherish his memory are his sons: Mark Deitrick Gedeon and Mark Beres Gedeon; brothers: Jack Gedeon and Jean-Claude Gedeon; sisters: Peggy Gedeon, Meriam Gedeon, and Marjorie Gedeon Ferguson Thador; sister-in-law: Sheron Gedeon; brother-in-law: MaxoThador; nieces, nephews, nieces-in-law and nephew in-law including: Alexa Higgs, Shantanna CassieHiggs, Destin Deveaux, Destiny Deveaux, Daunte Archelus, Michella Marshall, Alleyah Marshall,Malik Marshall, Matthew Marshall & (Shakina Marshall), Michelle Fernander & (Dante Fernander),Valentino Ferguson & (Carlette Ferguson) Malike Gedeon, Lavonte T. Collie, Alexis Thompson, Brooklyn S. Green, Maxo Junior, Micah Thador, and Miya Thador; grandnieces and grandnephews: Ethen Fernander, Shania Fernander, Karmelo Adderley, Mikayla Marshall, Ariyah Johnson, and Amiyah Campbell.Kiana Fernander; cousins and extended family members: Vincilia Nestor; Lora, Matie, and Sara Nestor; Nopha, Kalin, and Setoute; Sentamise, Julie, Remise, Louizeline, Apprince, Elta, Mavilia, Amel, and Beatrice Joseph; Cuendalina, Rosette, Inage, Natie, Gedelia, Merpizia, Cuezilia, Ermita, Lavlene,Bernise, Flavie, Lauictorie, Italie, Marie-Grace, Gezilia, Linda, Brenda, Selavie, Esther, Sophonie,Imma, Magda, Everlande, Dyrene, Julia, and Carine Gedeon; Ruth and Nahomie Hommere; Merika and Lorika Jose; Clementitr, Dumel, Semma, Francis, Den, Lamarre, Merjuste, Devi,Dyckson, Lima, Likmarry, Geldye, Lorens, Lio, Lionel, Emaniel, Janwilker, and Noasin Gedeon; Merceline Nivorne, Fan Fan Joseph, Meriles Wilson, Meritel Jose, Yigile Hommere, James Nestor,Salimen, Clodet, Ester, Damien, Irene Lewis, Milo, Gregory, Seymour, Mr. and Mrs. Whilly Seymour, Other relatives and dear friends: Father Beniste and the Queen of Peace Catholic Churchfamily; family; Bishop Newry and the Calvary Deliverance family; Margaretta Ferguson andfamily; the Joseph family; the Marshall family; the Newbold family; the Johnson family; theCampbell family; the Thador family; the Fernander family; the Williams family; the Gedeonfamily; the Nestor family; the family; the Higgs family; Tasha Ashwood and family, Rochell Millerand family, The restoration Exuma family, Tiffany Paul and family, Bob Pierre and family. Angela P. Louis and family. Durant Minus and family; John Baptist and family; Dennis Cole and family;the Turlly family; Mother Jones and family; Nicole Smith and family; Linda Olice and family; TheGazzarolli and the staff of Graycliff Hotel; the Hair Braiding Centre family; the Clarke family; the Lazaretto Crew; The Throne Room Prayer Group, The Kingdom Ambassadors International Prayer Group, the Rigby family; Linda Arisca and family; Norma Knowles and family; Ma’ Jeanette andfamily; Ma’ Marilin and family.and other relatives and friends too many to mention. Relatives and Friends may pay their lost respects at Newbold Brothers funeral chapel Palmetto Avenue and Acklins Street, Coconut Grove, New Providence on Friday, October 16th, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 until service time May his soul rest in eternal peace.
a resident of Ibis Court, Kennedy Subdivision, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Boyd Road, New Providence, on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Father Culmer, Assisted by Other Ministers of the Gospel; Internment will follow in the Southern Cemetery, New Providence. He was predeceased by his mother: Una Taylor; son: Jermalis Dawkins. He is survived by his children: Jermaine (Aitza) Dawkins & Jacobi Dawkins; former wife and caregiver: Margo Morris; brother: David Dawkins; sisters: Sharon Ferguson, Eulease Taylor, Lindalee Dawkins, Julieann Williams, Coramae Beneby; sister-in-law: Charlene Miller; grandchildren: Jermaine Dawkins Jr. and Camila Dawkins and a host of other relatives and friends Family and friends can pay their last respects at St. Ambrose Funeral Home, Arundel Street, New Providence on (TODAY) Thursday, October 15th, 2026 from 11:00am- 4:00pm.
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Funeral Service For Maria Virginia Farquharson, 81 of Cork Cress off Seabreeze Lane, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at Chapel On The Hill, Tonique William Darling Highway, New Providence. Officiating will be Fr. Chester Burton assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow. Gone before Maria are her parents: Victoria Kelly and Ernest Sands; son: Cory Farquharson; daughter: Sophia Farquharson; brother: Brian Gibson; sister: Helen Rolle; former husband: Hiram “Sonny” Farquharson. She is survived by her daughters: Charlotte Carey and Moniqua Farquharson; son-in-law: Maurice Carey; daughter-in-law: Renate Farquharson; adopted sons: Arthur Maycock, Alpheus Neely; grandchildren: Raine Farquharson, Ryan Davis Jr., Raven Farquharson, Latario Farquharson, Hiram Carey, Ridge Farquharson, Cierra Farquharson, Maurisa Carey, Celine Farquharson, Cianna Farquharson; great-grandchildren: Ahmyllea Farquharson, Bradahja Munnings, Ceniya Farquharson, Dallin Bain, Shaka Bain Jr., Necrumer Foster Jr., Laliah- Autumn Dickenson, Emmanuel Farquharon, Liam-Ace Dickenson; nieces: Gina Major, Nadia Rolle, Selina Curry & Family, Cedenia Curry & Family, Latonia Curry & Family; nephews: Darrin Curry, Benton Curry; grandnieces: Gine Bain (Crosley Bain) Phoenix Bellot, Cheyenne and Makonnen Curry, Kartier Curry, Darshan, True Cooper, and Hayden Hughes; grandnephews: Shon Major Jr., Demetrie Sands Jr., Trushell and Truman Cooper, Tristyn and Tariq Hall-Glinton, Darrin and Khayden Curry, and Tamir Hall-Glinton; great-grandnieces: Aria Major, Loriah Bain; great-grandnephew: Logan Bain; Quality Care grands: Kaylia Minnis, Za’Kyla Forbes, Emma Smith, Symonne Jones, Renaya Russell, Dashawn Pierre, Unique Bridgewater; Godchildren: Obie Rolle. Chrysantha Strachan; Other relatives and friends: Norma Williams, Bridgette Lamm (Adrianna Rolle), Brendon & Destiny Lamm, Mealonie Adderley, Donna Johnson & Family, Pedro Johnson & Family, Larry Evans & Family, Annischka Moncur & Family, Peggy Wright, Eugene Wright & Family, Iona Carey & Family, Wendy Godfrey, Francelia Outten, Buford & Shelly Curtis , Deangelo & Janine Deveaux & Family, Nicole Godfrey (Nicolette & Malik), Keith Hanna & Family, Quinn & Tony McCartney; descendents of: Charles, Everette, Carl, Edwin, Robert & Jeffrey Sweeting, The Communities of Canaan Lane & Dog Flea Alley, Munroe, Kelly & Saunders Family, Hepburn Family (Ken, Wellington, Tyrone, Junior, Vernita, Edna, Mary, Naomi Shelly, Peachie, Caroline, Gina, Kola, Linda, Marcie), Clive Stuart, Dagineau Burns, Donald & Clara Dorsette, James Pinder, Herbert Thompson, Maple Strachan, Charles & Angela Wallace, Eliza Wallace, Angela
Tynes, Shivonne Rolle, Roslyn Lockhart, Patrice Bethel, Patrice Romer, James Weech, Jospeh Moree, Ken Pyfrom, Kim Rahming, Cork Cres Community - The Taylors, The Ritchies, The Johnsons, The Burtons, Julie Ferguson, Ms. Rolle, The Bains, Tagia Avenue Family - Ms. Colbey & Family, The Caroll family, Josi Francois & Family, Trevor Colebrooke & Family,The Seabreeze Lane Community, Jestina Watson, Shirlene King, Douglas & Nancy Conyers, Nyoche Ferguson & Family, Denise Minnis-Russell & Family, Daryl Poitier & Family, Kenise Davis & Family, Giselle McPhee, Doninscia McKinney, Jacqueline Sands, Evie Rolle, Ken Cartwright, Portia Sands, Terry Mcphee, Vickie Josey, Elsie Pilgrim, Ramoni ‘MO’ Campbell, Kendera Rolle, El’yanna Mackey, Vonzetta Higgs (Keivon Basden), Dellareese Copper, Lynn Munnings, Trevor & Kay Bridgewater, Melvin Tony Miller, Antonio Bain, Shameika Jackson, Audrey Wallen, Patricia Armbrister, Terrance Penn, Bradley Munnings, Shaka Bain Sr., Kamari Knowles, Tatianna Knowles, Patrice Romer, Helen McNeil, Patrick McNeil, Wanda Harris, Roslyn Minnis, Donna Davis, Bannie Sinea and family, Burton Farquharson, Leroy “Rico” McKenzie, Dr. Cargill, Dr. Deveaux and the nurses at Elizabeth Estates Clinic, Beatrice Poitier, Mr. and Mrs. Bain, Joe, Quality Care Nursery and Preschool, Staff of Star Insurance and Family Guardian. May Her Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street, New Providence on Friday, October 16th, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Neville Arlington Albury, 97 of Howard Street, Chippingham, New Providence, Bahamas, died at his residence on Friday, October 9th 2026. He is survived by his daughters: Nevillene (Leon) Evans, Claudette Bethell, Cherisse (Charles “Fuzzy) Moss and Carol Albury; son: Gilroy (Yvette) Albury; grandchildren: Hailey (Yocasta) and Joshua (Theda) Evans, Keesha Bethell, Aisha (Silbert) Moss Clarke, Charles “Chico”, Aaron Moss, Bjorn Gibson, Nakeisha Burrows, Gilroy (Melissa) Albury Jr., Ashley (Leslie) Stubbs, Mayalee (Deshawn) Fernander; numerous great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Tyrone King Miller, 79 of Kool Acres, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at New Covenant Baptist Church, East West Highway, New Providence. Officiating will be Rev. Trajean Jadorette assisted by other ministers of the Gospel. Cremation will follow. Tyrone was predeceased by his parents: Leroy & Sybil Miller; children: Lynette Charlton and Kendrick Clarke; brothers: Glenn, Hardy & Keith Miller; sister: Francita Brice. Left to cherish his fond memories are his loving wife: Dorothy Miller; children: Kirk (Dellareese), Shaun (Mabelene), Brian ( Phillipa) Tanya Lowe (Elmer), Shavonne, Michael and Kamal Miller, Craig (Antha) Clarke, Chief Superintendent of Police Janice Minnis-Green (Renardo), Jermaine Minnis (Lorraine), Jeremy Bonaby (Keisha), Jenell Nairn, Kendrick Tynes, Kendal Nairn; granddaughters: Tyesha, Tyresha, Tayla, & Tyee Miller, Shauntae Miller, Shaunae (Maicel) Miller-Uibo, Shaunece Miller-Reneau, Angelica, Erin, Tyler, Tanyelle Lowe, Makayla, Mycah, Milan, Versailes and Kamara Miller, Donae (Dominic) Duncombe, Dejan Morris, Gerri Summers, Daneisha Cartwright, Kendria Babbs, Janae, Jaylin, Jahzara Minnis, Sydni Bain, Markell Bosfield; grandsons: Dentry, Tyrone III, Shaun Jr., Brian Jr, Shanon, Phillip, Seth, Shaquile, Elmer III, Michael Jr., Malik Miller, Donte and Kemuel Clarke, RBDF Able Seaman Donovan Nairn, Davardo Cartwright Jr., Keshawnn Nairn, Eric Strachan, Justin Bonaby, and Kendrick Rolle Jr.; numerous great-grandchildren including: Daelyn Hutcheson, and Rashawn Storr; sisters: Rev. Dr. Sabrina (Bishop Carrington) Pinder, Syb Dixon (Kevin), Zoe (Robert) Powell, Carolyn Cleare, Cherilyn (Kenneth) Bethel, Vanelda Kitty (Melpert) Dean, Valarie Harding (Less); brothers: Honorable Leslie Miller (Lashonda), Don (Jean), Rudolph (Iretta), Terry (Delora), Robert (Juanita), Van Miller (Walda); sisters-inlaw: Faye and Junilor Miller, Mrs. Erma Bain, Gwendolyn Williams, Patsy Knowles; nephews: Van Jr, Blake, Kody, Donovan Dean, Nako Brice, Derek, Kevin, Randy (Tasha), George, Crispin (Lakera), Jamal, Kenrick, Glen, Travis, Calvin, Pete, Kevin, Michael (Tiffany), Marvin, Morgan (Malketa), Nathan, Chief Superintendent of Police Anthony McCartney (Ava) and Superintendent of Police Devaughn (Monica) McCartney, Leslie, Montgomery (Patrelle), Jaydian, Mikhail, Larry, Ivan (Tanya), Clayton, Rhenard (Artena) Miller, Scott Pinder, Kelly Dixon, Blake Powell, Adam (Aidan), Jonathon, Jerard (Javannah), Allyn (Vonya), and Keidan Miller, Christopher Cleare (Ossha), Devin Rolle (Lenora), Garfield Miller, Rio and Rhenard Miller, Christopher Cleare (Ossha); nieces: Karen, Lisa, Crystal, Shanishka, Stacia Mullings, Glenda Rolle, Silistina Burrows, Nicky Archer, Kayla Morley, Chantel, Yasmine Miller, Hon. Leslia (Leander) Brice, Skylan, Tameka (Marlon) Lynch, Ticole Miller, Rochelle (Bannerman) Campbell, Rudena and Blairtrica Miller, Tehranique Darrel, Reve Bain, Raven, Dr. Sabriquet Pinder-Butler, Janeille Pinder, Sahaila (Bob) Walters, Devera, Caree (Lavado) Rolle, Slavonia (Andre) Taylor, Keryn and Kerry Dixon, Dr. Skye (Shahin) Soltan, Chelsea (Timothy) Neilly, Ashley Miller, Whitney
(Barrington) Archer, Trecara Cleare, Tenetia Smith and Caryn Cleare, Vanessa Miller, Ashley (Blake), Adeshia Brice, Kei-Anna Miller, Kayla Miller, Karen Miller, Lisa Miller, Artena Miller, Tamika Lynch, Blair Black, Melissa (Ray-don) Poitier, Khaaliyah and Kei-Anna Miller; other relatives and friends including: Sidney Jones & Family, Brando Grant & Family, Mary Boyd, Catrina Miller & Family, Edith Powell & Family, Ian Mitchell & Family, Hon. Phillip Davis, KC, Edward and Yvette Lockhart, the descendants of Calvin, Edward, Victor, Haddon and Oris Lockhart, Mildred Moxey, Lillian Maycock, Marguerita Wallace, Minerva Cooper, Alexis and Cephas Joffa, Thomas Knowles, Hilton Miller, Ethel Allen, Birdie Ferguson and the entire Lockhart and Ragged Island Clans, Bishop Simeon B. & Minister Linda Hall, Mrs. Stephanie Moultrie & Family, Mrs. Daisy Winder & Family Ms. Lillamae Thompson & Family, Mr. John & Roselda McGillivary, Mrs. Gladys Russell & Family, Alicia Rolle & Family, The Clarke Family, the New Covenant Baptist Church Family, Sister Youlander Bullard & Family, Myrtha Guillaume & Family, Attorney Nathaniel Cooper & Family, Diane Green & Family, Dominique Fernander & Family. Ms. Theresa Ingraham & Family, Sharee Newbold, Paige Dillet. The Family of the late Tyrone King Miller, sincerely apologies if your name was inadvertently omitted from his obituary. We acknowledge your friendship and thank you for your prayerful support during our bereavement. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations of groceries or monetary contributions to the New Covenant Baptist Church’s Store House Pantry, a ministry that was dear to his heart. May His Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street, New Providence, Bahamas, on Friday October 16th 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday October 17th 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
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Hartlyn Melvina Roberts, 85 “née” Mackey of Woodland Road, Skyline Drive, New Providence, Bahamas, died at her residence on Friday, October 9th, 2026. She is survived by her daughters: Nicole and Michelle Roberts; son: Hon. Obie Roberts M.P.; grandchildren: Lauren Bodie, Adam Bradley, Kobie and Alex Cristiana Roberts; sisters: Sheila Henfield and Patsy Musgrove; brothers: Asa and Lester Mackey; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For John Vincent Wright, 81 of Johnson Road, New Providence, Bahamas will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Fox Hill, New Providence. Officiating will be Archdeacon Hugh Bartlette assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in St. Anne’s Church Cemetery, Fox Hill, New Providence. Cherished memories will linger in the hearts of his children: Dr. Pleshette and Stephen McPhee, Kandi Wright; grandchildren: Kandiron Wright, Kristio Edden, Pleshan Abraham, Darese Rolle, Pleshae McPhee, Breion McPhee, Quade McPhee; great- grandchildren: Kayla Wright, Adaiah Cartwright, Braelyn McPhee; sisters: Florence Wright-Rahming, Avis Wright, Marinette “Jackie” Louise Wright; brother: Lawrence Wright; nephews and spouses: Charles Jr. & Laverne Rahming, Andrae & Under Secretary Phedra Rahming, Gary & Attorney Simone Rahming, Dwight & Kizzy Rahming, Devaughn & Shakera Rahming, Retired Sgt. Craignald Wright, Petty Officer Darrell & Doramae Wright, Wayde Wright and Deandré Wright; neice and spouses: Sheila & Dr. Wilfred Adderley, Reserved WPC 1266 Fredricka Rahming, Ingrid & Frederick Brooks, Michelle Rahming, Bridgette Ferguson, Peggy Styles, Andrenik Brown, Latorne & Kevin Dames, Tara Alleyne, Natasha & Rev. Reuben Rahming, Giselle & Terrance Gardiner, Keria Russell; Bonus Daughter: Laronda Lightbourne; bonus grandchildren: Destiny Culmer, Dream Forbes; [64] grandnephews and grandnieces including: L/S Ashton Strachan, AM Phillip Ferguson, MS Bryant Ferguson, M/S Abrian Rahming, MS Trayvon Rahming; thirteen great -grand nephews and greatgrandnieces & cousins including: Hilda Galanis, Patsy Long, Agnes Bonimy, Maryanne Newchurch and Bishop Newchurch, Elaine Granberry, Verna Blue, Gail McBride, all of Florida; Gerald & Victoria Wright of Freeport; Alvin, Leviticus & Esau Wright, Malcom Wright, Nell Wright-Hutchinson, Sheila, Della, Eltoy & Eveline Wright, Gertrude Gibson, Nathaniel “Nat”, Camilla, Rev. Irene Cooper-Coakley, Camilla, Rev. Irene Cooper-Coakley, Rev. Walkine& Family, Retired Educator Eva Edgecombe, Heather Flowers, Cheryl Wood, Sherman Wood, Former Ambassador Carlton Wright & family; other relatives and friends including: Gregory Edgecombe, Lana Edgecombe, Ernestine Butler-Stubbs & family, Denise Farrington & family, Judy Eve-Tynes and the Eve family; the Rahming, Davis, Brice, Kerr, Cooper, Edgecombe and Francis families, Bertha Ingraham & family, Devonne Davis, Hazel Francis, Mr. & Mrs. Sawyer, Freddie Munnings & family, Lee Davis, Andrea Bethel, Patricia Cartwright & family, Marilyn Hall, Phyllis Grant,Adrian &Ronique Curry &Family, Mr. Harold Rusell & Family, Archdeacon Hugh Bartlett & family, St. Anne’s Anglican church Family; the doctors and nurses of Male Medical II of the Princess Margaret Hospital, Hon. Frederick Mitchell, Fox Hill Constituency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture, The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, Commonwealth Bank (Abaco Branch), Rev. A Dewitt Hutchinson and Bethel Baptist Church Family, Bethel Baptist Women’s Ministry, the St. Paul’s Baptist Church family; and the entire Fox Hill community; Soulful Groovers Band; Present Members:
Ralph Johnson, Philip Roker, Valerie Richards, Raphael Moxey, Douglas Williams, Francis Henry, Larry Sweeting, Dave Hoyte, Jeremy Lightbourne, Marco Strachan; Past Members: Ronald Simms, Edward Brice, Jerry Swan May His Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians and Crematorium, #44a Nassau Street, New Providence on Friday, October 16th, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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Carol Ann Weatherford, 77 of Wellington Place, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, October 8th, 2026. She is survived by her daughter: Theresa Johnson nee Weatherford; grandchildren: Kayla Grant and Tiffany Yong; sisters: Maria ShurlandWoods, Rose Evenett and Margaret Shurland; brother: Anthony Fountain; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Eugene Kermit Sears, 71 of Augusta Street, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Exuma, Bahamas, died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 13th October, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Bernadette Sears nee Johnson; daughters: Crystal Swan, Nicara Holbert and Nicketa Sears; sons: Trevor Johnson, Kevin, Kermit and Kenneth Sears; grandchildren: Christopher and Shammah Johnson, Tori Darling, Ariel Swan, Trevor Johnson and Kaia Sears; sisters: Mildred Finley, Almaruth Ferguson, Harriet Crawley, Rebecca Brown and Carrie Bowe; brothers: William and Howard Bethel and Solomon Morley; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Death Notices For Kenneth Lawrence Lightbourne, 85 of East Brooke Road, Highland Park, New Providence, Bahamas, died at on Monday, October 12th, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Patricia Lightbourne; daughters: Kenria Lightbourne-Smith and Kenris Lightbourne-Longley; sons: Kevon, Kemon, Kenneth, Kenaz, Tamar, Anfernee and Trevor Lightbourne; numerous grandchildren, sisters, brothers; one aunt; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Kendall Samuel Sands, 73 of Dignity Gardens, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Sunday, 11th October, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Joan Carey-Sands; daughters: Nicole Moxey-Johnson, Kendria SandsDuncombe, Shakeva Moxey, Kamiella Maycock, Kenricka Sands; sons: Stephen Moxey, Kendall G. Sands, Chrisipin Sturrup, Kendall K. Sands; brothers: Brian Sands, Desmond Sands, Derek Sands; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives, friends and all whose lives he touched. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Nelson Armaly Sr., 85 of London Avenue, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Thursday, 8th October, 2026. He is survived by his wife: Lydia Armaly née Dorsett; daughters: Chanelle Bullard and Lisa Mackey; sons: Nelson Jr., Anjoun, Sergio and Parish Armaly, Andy Bowleg and Earl Johnson; sisters: Betty Bethel and Eleanor Cooper; brothers: Bertram and Samuel Armaly; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Vernielle Genaye Adderley, 33 of St. Vincent Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 13th October, 2026. She is survived by her father: George Vernon Adderley; sisters: Zakia and Indira Adderley and Laniqua Miller; brothers: Jermaine and Lamont Adderley and Garvin Miller; aunts: Cherry Martin, Cassandra Pratt, Lulamae Adderley and Ruth Smith; uncle: Craig Pratt Sr. and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
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Funeral Service For Sis. Mary Benedict Pratt “Melvina”, O.S.B., 89 of St. Martin Monastery, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Long Island, Bahamas, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Boyd Road, New Providence. Officiating will be Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder assisted by other members of the clergy. Interment will follow in St. Martin Monastery Cemetery, Nassau Street, New Providence. Sister Mary Benedict is survived by; The Benedictine Sisters of St. Martin Monastery; brothers: Ancel & Vincent (Mavis) Pratt; nephews: Clyde Pratt (Harriet), Brendan Colebrooke, John Williams (Diane), Clinton Williams, Cecil Curtis, Levan Cox (Wellisia), Norman Rahming (Deardra), Kevin Rahming (Rose), Michael Rahming (Lyndianna), Vincent J. Pratt (Keisha), Vanbert Pratt Sr. (Toni), Hugo Pratt (Joan); nieces: Myrtle LaFleur (Larry), Jelita Williams, Bridgette Rolle (John), Dellerese Williams, Sylvia ‘Bunnie’ Outten, Crystal Stubbs (William), Patricia Newry (Edison), Laura PrattCharlton (David), Maresha Culmer (Dustin), Heidi Pratt, Tisca Pratt-Armbrister (Marco), Vinnette Pratt-Gaitor (Dominique); grand nephews: Omar and Karani Hall, Johnny Mays, Sequincy, Ancell III, Julius III, Keon, Sergio, Justin Pratt, Jermaine Colebrooke (Alysia), Larry Lafleur (Candy), Terrell Cornish (Bridganne), Jevone Williams (Cigi), Jeron and John Jr. Williams, Marvin ‘Togie’ Wood (T’Shera), Reniko, Jayde and Daeron Rolle, Keyo and Quincy Williams, Jonathan Bullard, Chad Hinsey, Levan Jr. Levantae and Levar Cox, Kevin Jr., Rashad, Michael Jr., Mario & Patrick Rahming, Ranaldo Stubbs (Tamara), Dresyn Culmer, Shia, Kyrie, & Vanbert Jr., Pratt, Hayden; grand nieces: Tikena Pratt Owens, Nicole Pratt Lopez, Kim, Keonna, Santeria Pratt, Chinique Pratt-Kemp (Phillip), Chinarae Pratt-Horton (Damani), Aretha Turnquest, Shanta Colebrooke, Larrimina Thompson, Lorraine LaFleur, Michresha Clare, Tonya Cornish, Shanita Williams, Phillia Forbes (Adrian), Sharlene Johnson, Monalisa Wright-Knowles, Shandira, Nicoyas and Akeila Williams, Monique Rolle (Mario), Mona Barr, Jada Neymour (Gyles), Danielle, Meghan, & Kendra Rahming, Rashan Stubbs, Edrinique Newry, Machel Burrows (Tyrone), Lauren Szczgyiel (Ed), Devynne & Anthaya Charlton, Jaiden Culmer, Daija & Dabria Gaitor, Malaya & Huntyr-Rose Pratt, Miracle, Angel, Starr, Storm & Phoenix Pratt, Ariande Armbrister; numerous great-grand and great-great-grand nieces and nephews; family and friends: Archbishop Patrick C. Pinder& Members of the Clergy & Diaconate of the Catholic Archdiocese; Msgr. Alfred Culmer & the St. Joseph Church Community; Oblates of St. Martin Monastery; Dr. Alexandria Roberts-Bowe & The Catholic Education Community, former students, friends and associates throughout the islands of the Bahamas. Lisa Roberts & Family, Esper Major & Family, Elias Major & Family, Judy Ferguson & Family, James Darville & Family, Frank Dean & Family, Thomas Dean & Family, Hezekiah Dean & Family, Shery (Caldonia) Smith & Family, Naomi Devoney & Family, Gwen Martinborough & Family, Ruth Johnson & Family, Cecil Dean & Family, Major Family, Families of the late Olden and Clarence Dean, Family of the late Dame Patricia Coakley, Arthur & Dianne Seymour, Minnis Family, Milander Family, Taylor Family, Rigby Family, Newman Family, Lockhart Family, Michelle Mortimer, Ingraham Family, Wallace Family, Donna Colebrooke, Alice Johnson & Family, Clarence Town Community, Rhoda Hanna, Mitzi Swaby, Dr. Conville Brown & Staff, Dr. Margo Munroe & Staff, The Prescription Parlour Pharmacy Staff and McCartney’s Pharmacy Staff. May Her Soul Rest In Peace! Friends may pay their last respects at St. Martin Monastery, Nassau Street, New Providence, Bahamas, on Monday, 19th October, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday, 20th October 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
Celebration Service For Mrs. Raquel Yvette Thompson Barr, 47
of Jackson Street, Nassau Village, New Providence, Bahamas, will be held on Saturday, October 17th ,at 10:00am. Officiating will be Rev. Alfred Stewart assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum John F. Kennedy Drive and Gladstone Road. She is survived by her husband: Jonathan Barr; mother: Dorothy Thompson; father: Austin Thompson; step daughters: Kaylisa & Jalisa Colebrooke; brothers: Rolando SR, Quincy SR, Ashtin, Ashty & Austin JR Thompson , Orlando Reckley; adopted brother: George Delvia (Uchenna); sisters: Kristin Reckley,Elethia Thompson & Shaquita Hales; adopted sister: Celeste Hepburn , Elizabeth kelly; nieces: Rolicia, Roniah & Skye Thompson, Amiya; nephews: Rolando JR , Quincy JR, Azario & Asher Thompson, Robert Darville & Geovin Delvia; aunts: Sharon Farrington, Sharon Ambrister, Nurse Rose CampbellSaunders, Dorothy Grant, Cleopatra, Charmaine & Esther Lee Thompson; uncles: Alexander & Andrew Thompson, Micheal ( debra ), Leviticus (Kayla) Ambrister, Min Cedric Campbell ( anna ); adopted daughters: Lakesha Anderson & Nurishi Matthews; cousins: Omar , Jade Dwain Cedric JR, Andrick, Micheal Jr., Jonathan, Mark, Kevin JR, Anthony, Latoya, Antoine, Javon (Leandro), Leshante , Leanna , Shavonte ,Jermaine , Scotty and to others many to mention; sister-in-laws: Maria benby & sabrina barr; close friends: Denavio Sweeting, Lisa Johnson, Shurrice Duvalier, Rosetta Johnson, Zebwein,Rochelle, Nydia & Rashad Mackey, Violet Rubins, Superintendent Nicola Sears, Michelle Pierre, Alexander Darville; god children: Ashantae & Ashley Heild, Natalia Rolle, Quentin, Shantel, Quintino & Valentino Johnson, Dandranique & Dangelo Mortimer, Azion Deveaux; other family and friends including: The Road Traffic Family, Stacy’s Driving School, Campbell’s Driving School, The Strahans Corner Family, Thompson Lane & Gibbs Corner Family, The Family Of D. W. Davis Class Of 96, Mr Ferguson, All Of Her Past and New Students, The Brown Family. Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou Hill Road, New providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm. Where the name is service and your loved one’s ours. Families are our #1 Priority.
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Celebration Service For (godmother) and Julia Demercy (cousin),that provided primary care and attention Widline Derisca, 28 for Widline in their home over the past two years. Marie Gabriel, who stayed with Widline in the hospital for many months, 24/7, to watch over her care & being an of Finlayson Street, Bain Town, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly of Hollywood Ft. Lauderdale will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, 11:00am at Calvary Haitian Baptist Church, West Avenue, New Providence. Officiating will be Pastor Jude Cher-Aime assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery, Soldier Roads, New Providence.
She is survived by her mother: Gerda Pierre; father: Stecker Henry; stepfather: Cherubin Clerisier; sisters: Guerdine Pierre, Sasnive Henry, Arlene Snive Henry, Sline Milaura Henry, Cassandra Clerisier, Isnette Clerisier, Isenette Clerizier, Darline Clerisier; brothers: Shidley Pierre, Ebern Valentino Clerisier, Roberson Clerisier, Manigat Clerisier, Luckson Toussaint, Pan Clerisier, Jean Steeve Henry, Juvensky Henry, Yvnayder Henry; aunts & uncles: Loretta Justilien-Clerizier (2nd Mom), Ulrick Clerizier (2nd Dad), Celeste Daniels, Wisner Pierre-Louis, Winy Clerisier, Aline Justilien, Chris & Josephine Justilien, Yonell & Lynn Justilien; cousins: Eric Clerizier, Lorisa Clerizier, Ramiyah Clerizier, Edson Clerizier, Y’vrose Charles, Julia Demercy, Sion Saintil, Elza Louis, Veronique Louis, Mona Louis, Maxen Luva, Therval Evens Louis, Piernie Laumond, Chariana Norcius, Renette Pierre, Rosenide Pierre, Clodiane Petit-Sainvil, Shenique Petit, Donaldson Lubin, Wilbenson Celestin, Donavan Celestin, Asia Charles, Dumervil Rose Berline, Dumervil Rodlene, Toussiant Giselle, Branee Dieulene, Resilia Pierre, Pierre Fritz, Coco Wensley, Dumervil Chidnison, Pierre Saintanie, Ethan Richardson, Nathan Richardson, Dave Pierre-Louis, Wesley Pierre-Louis; sister-In-law: Rebecca Toussaint; close friends: Charline Charleus, Jessica Opsaint, Diandra Michaud, Fannie Silverny, Rebecca Toussaint, Chantelle Telemarque, Monise & Moses Amisial, Manoushka Joseph, Erna & Dr. Stanley Mocombe, Lionel & Adrian Belmont, Nancy Labranche, Blandiah & Blandine Cadet, Proline (Anne) William, RoseKeisha & Dion Pierre, Wegensley & ErnsleyEliodor, Veronique (Baby) Louis, DianJosie Fenelon, Nicolette Imbert, Tourisath Jacques, Kella Noncent, JeandelineEmmanuel, Wideline Dumorne, Julienne, Roseline Dadaille, Mimose & Ronick Henry, Islande Fertil & Family, Sandra Alexis & Family, Chimene Dolce & Family, Jered & Deangelo Elysee & Family, Diane & Neisley Eugene, Susanne Ulysse; godfather: Pastor Joel Justilien; God mother: Y’vrose Charles; Godchildren: Makayla Henry, Jayvon Clerisier & Altanise Louis; Special thanks to our family: Pierre, Henry, Clerizier, Justilien, Pierre-Louis; Special love & thanks to: Cassandra Clerisier (sister) who ensured Widline got the urgent medical care and attention needed when she fell ill. This is true sisterly love! Ulrick Clerizier (2nd Dad) who gave much-needed assistance during the initial stage of illness and recovery. He ensured that Widline got 24/7 love and care at home. Y’vrose Charles
advocate for her ongoing daily treatments with her extensive nursing background. Pastor Joel Justilien (godfather), who ensured that Widline had transportation to all of her medical appointments/treatments on time. He also ensured that she got to church to participate in activities with ‘Be The Light’ youth group at New Wine Ministries, Cooper City, Florida. Thanks to all the members for your prayers and dedication in keeping Widline grounded in God’s powerful word with your love. Pastor Patricia Rolle & members of Cornerstone Church of God, Finlayson Street, Nassau, Bahamas, who started Widline on her walk and passion with God. This is the church where she was baptized by Pastor Rolle at a very young age. Pastor Henri Cher-Aime, Leaders, Members & The Youth Association of Calvary Haitian Baptist Church, West Avenue, Nassau, Bahamas, who welcomed Widline to the CHBC family with open arms as she worked as Youth Choir Director for several years and worshipped with the Praise Team. Pastor Jude Cher-Aime, Leaders, Members & The Youth Association of New Calvary Evangelical Church, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, for their unwavering love and support. They ensured that Widline remained grounded in God’s word whilst being surrounded by faithful, loving friends. Pastors Antoine & Judy St. Louis & members of Victory Chapel Church of the Nazarene Widline loved to fellowship with you and you always made her feel welcomed, Sister Blandicah Cadet for producing the graphic designs published on social media and producing the special video presentation for the funeral service. This one hit hard for you! We will cherish all the wonderful memories together. Sister Wilnide Dumorne for the graphic designs published on social media. You have amazing skills! CHBC Media Department for helping with live streaming. Sister Immaculeuse Louis & Family for taking charge in assisting with planning & preparing the best food for the repast. Moses Amisial of Platinum Photography for all the beautiful memories of Widline. Rosevelt Dulcio Vesta Air & Staff Citadelle Air & Staff Dear Family and Friends, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the unconditional love, support, and kindness you showed during the homegoing service for our beloved Widline. Your prayers, comforting words, presence, and acts of service brought us strength during a very difficult time in our lives. We are deeply grateful to everyone who assisted and participated in making the celebration service such a beautiful tribute to her vibrant life. May God bless you for the comfort and love you shared with our family. With hearts full of love and gratitude, The Family of Widline “Wid” “Wiwi” Derisca. With love & gratitude, The Family of Widline Derisca Loretta Justilien-Clerizier & Guerdine Pierre (Funeral Coordinators). Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Serenity Funeral Home and Crematorium, #153 Baillou Hill Road, New Providence on Friday from 12:00 noon to 5:00pm. Where the Name is Service and your loved one’s ours. Families are our #1 Priority.
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Jean Absolu, 73
Joseph Mcphee, 45
a resident of Chapel Court, Fox Hill, New Providence, Bahamas and formerly from la Tortue, Haiti died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, 11th August, 2026.
a resident of Malcolm Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, 9th October, 2026. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Daniella McPhee; 2 daughters, 1 sister, 3 brothers, he is also remembered by many other family members and friends too numerous to mention.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, 17th October, 2026 at St . Paul Baptist Church, #11 Bernard Road, New Providence, Bahamas. Officiating will be Rev. George A. Bodie Jr. Senior Pastor assisted by Bishop Dr. J. Carl Rahming and other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Fox Hill Cemetery, Fox Hill Road, New Providence. He was predeceased by his parents: Zietinet Jean and Dieufort Absolu. He survived by his mother: Ziertinet Teen (deceased); father: Niertor Absolu (Deceased); common-law wife: Sultane Charite; mother-in-law: Jean Pricil Lesperance; father-in-law: Antonio Charite (deceased); children: Jacquelin Absolu, Yanick Util, Wilna Absolu, Jaqune Ellie Absolu and Roziyet Absolu;Grandchildren: Renaldino Util, Renaldo Util, Tanisha Util, Ja’Kayla Absolu, Ja’Laylah Absolu, Antonio Fleuristin, Jackie Absolu, Renaldino Absolu, Benji Absolu, Biegenika Absolu, Maya, Calmi, and Jaquai; daughtersin-law: Mrs. Felicia Absolu and Louzita Anestor-Absolu; sisters: Seprones Charite (deceased) and Antoya; brother: Valeyes Absolu (deceased); sons-inlaw: Saintaubin Util and Vilanes Fleuristin; nieces: Yeyet and Marie Julia Pierre; grandnieces: Katty Pierre, Lourista Pierre, Ariel Pierre, Meva Pierre, Ziedet Pierre, Jesunette Absolu, Myriame Absolu, Rosilia Absolu, Ismael Absolu, Marline Atus, Merla Atus, Natasha Charite, Christiane Charite, Babylou, Suzie Mesidor, Jessica Pierre and Yahsse Guitten; nephews: Nickcolas Pierre, Jalner Absolu, Jeanrenold Absolu, Aleus Absolu, Jeff Pierre, Scott Pierre and Teris Pierre; grandnephews: Wilnick Charite, Eddy Atus, Dennis Rolle and Jeffery Demerite; sisters-in-law: Rosemerry Charite, Claudia Charite, Christian Charite, and Reyzilya Charite; brothers-in-law: Jean Marie Charite and Talic Charite; friends: Lavinga Pierre, Mepredance Almonor, Efody Atus, Modesta Colebrooke, Margaret Monpremier, Anastacia Green, Avianna Darville, and Anesto Pickstocks; special thanks to: Minister Fred Mitchell, the Fox Hill community, the Princess Margaret Hospital staff, and the staff of Male Medical I. Relatives and friends may pay their last respect at Rest On Funeral Chapel Ltd., #166 Kenwood Street, Mount Royal Avenue, New Providence on Friday, 16th October, 2026 from 12:00noon – 5:00pm and at the Church from 1:00pm until service time.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On Funeral Chapel Limited.
Callan Alvin Miller, 83 a resident of Harold Road, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Monday, 5th October, 2026. Left to cherish his memories are his wife: Fredericka Miller; daughter: Nedra Miller; step daughter: Clarissa Burrows; stepson: Camron Moss Candin Moss; grand son: Joshua Bethel and Madiar McKenzie; sister: Nora Rolle-Foster; brother-in-law: Cornelius Foster; nephew: Andrew Rolle, Alastair Rolle and other relatives and friends. Funeral Chapel Limited.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Rest On
Clauvensly Augustin, 25 a resident of East Street, New Providence, Bahamas died at his residence on Friday, 9th October, 2026. Left to cherish his memories are his mother and father: Marie L. Agustin and Pastor Claude Augustin; his significant partner: Jennifer Dolce; son: Camari Clauvensly Augustin; brothers: Cenopha and Clauvensdy Augustin; sister: Chrismania and Florenta Augustin; he is also remembered by many other family members and friends too numerous to mention. Funeral Chapel Limited.
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Death Notices For Samuel Andrew Young, 68
Captain Patrick Gregory Brown, 82
of Bailey Town, Bimini, Bahamas and formerly of New of Alice Town, Bimini, Bahamas, passed away on Friday, Providence, Bahamas, transitioned peacefully at his October 9th, 2026 at Princess Margaret Hospital, New residence on Sunday, September 27th, 2026. Providence, Bahamas. He leaves behind his companion of many years: Kepie Rolle; siblings: Violet Young Stubbs & Ricardo (Karen) Young; spouse: Ingrid Young; children: Tara & Mckaiser Ferguson, Michael Young, Samtavion Young, Sameka Young, Elizabeth Young; adopted children: Arlington, Mario, Jamal and Janice; grand daughter: Gabriel Ferguson; aunts:Veronica Clarke and Joy Khan; uncle: Shervin Clarke; neices: Raquel, Deidra, Tamara (Marvin) Tameka (Vinny) (Karen) Young; nephews: Ricardo and Raymond Young; and a host of other relatives and friends, including: the Clarke, Taylor, Mckenzie, Ferguson, Collie, Pinder and Thompson Families, Lisa, Christine, Hidi and the entire Bimini Community. A committal service was held in Bimini on Monday, October 5th, 2026 at the Northern Public Cemetery
Left to cherish his memories are his children: Gregory and Karen Brown; grandchildren: Eulano Rolle, Joi and Harmoni Brown, Charles, Khambriel, and Leearnest Issac; devoted sister: Mia Thomas; brothers: Simeon Levarity, William and Dajason Thomas; adopted brother: David Barr and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are being finalized and will be announced at a later dater.